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Suspension

Ride Height Measurement. General Procedures

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Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Surface Gauge

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Ride Height Measurement - Front

    1. Ride Height = 2-3
    1. Measurement 2
    1. Measurement 3
      Use general equipment: Surface Gauge
  2. With the gauge set on a flat, level surface, record the scribe position measurement (dimensions 2 and 3).
    Use general equipment: scribe
  3. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

Ride Height Measurement - Rear

    1. Ride Height = 2-3
    1. Measurement 2
    1. Measurement 3
      Use general equipment: Surface Gauge
  2. Measure the distance between the flat, level surface and the inner front lower arm bolt (dimension 2).
  3. Measure the distance between the flat, level surface and the center of the outer front lower arm bolt (dimension 3).
  4. Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.

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