General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Surface Gauge

Check

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.).

Ride Height Measurement - Front

1. 1
   
   

   1. Ride Height = 3-2

   2. Measure the distance from the flat level surface to the center of the trailing arm ball stud cover (measurement 2).

   3. Measure the distance from the flat level surface to the center of the trailing arm inner bolt (measurement 3).
      Use general equipment: scale rule

   

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 from the flat level surface to the center of the front lower control arm inner cam bolt (measurement 2).
3. 3
   Measure the distance from the flat level surface to the center of the outer toe bolt (measurement 3).
4. 4
   Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.