General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Surface Gauge

Check

1. 1
   Before measuring the ride height, check the following:
   

   • Tires are inflated to the correct pressure.

   • The fuel tank is full.

   • All fluids are at the correct levels.

   • There is no cargo in the passenger compartment or cargo area.

   • Inspect aftermarket equipment. Check for aftermarket modifications to the steering, suspension, wheel and tire components (such as competition, heavy duty use, etc.).
2. 2
   Bounce the front and rear of the vehicle vigorously to allow the vehicle to settle.

Ride Height Measurement - Front

1. 1
   
   

   1. Ride Height = 3-2

   2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the front lower control arm bolt (dimension 2).
      Use general equipment: Surface Gauge

   3. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the ball joint bolt (dimension 3).
      Use general equipment: Surface Gauge

   

2. 2
   With the surface gauge positioned on the flat, level surface, record the surface gauge position measurement (dimension 2) and (dimension 3).
   Use general equipment: Surface Gauge

   

3. 3
   Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

Ride Height Measurement - Rear

1. 1
   1. Ride Height = 2-3

   2. Measurement 2

   3. Measurement 3
      Use general equipment: Surface Gauge

   

2. 2
   Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rear lower control arm inner bolt (Cam Adjuster) (measurement 2).
   Use general equipment: Surface Gauge
3. 3
   Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rear lower control arm outer bolt (dimension 3).
   Use general equipment: Surface Gauge
4. 4
   Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.
   Refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications).