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Checking Procedure

Ride height is checked by measuring distance between lip of fender(s) and ground. See Fig 1 . Vehicle must be in level, static ground position with full fluids , and fuel tank at least half full. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  table. If ride height does not meet specification, and no unusual load is present, check for damaged components or non-standard replacement suspension components.

Fig 1: Measuring Ride Height
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RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) In. (mm)
Front
Sedan 27.69-28.08 (703.3-723.3)
Wagon 27.57-28.36 (700.4-720.4)
Rear
Sedan 27.02-27.81 (686.3-706.3)
Wagon 27.28-28.06 (692.8-712.8)
(1) See procedures for measurement calculations/points.