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Checking Procedure

To calculate ride height, measure and record dimension "C". See Fig 1 , Fig 2 and Fig 3 . 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: Front Ride Height Measurement (2002)
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Fig 2: Front Ride Height Measurement (2003-04)
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Fig 3: Rear Ride Height Measurement
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RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) In. (mm)
2002
Front 2.1-2.7 (53-69)
Rear 0.7-1.3 (28-34)
2003 & 2004
Front 1.0-1.7 (27-43)
Rear 0.4-1.0 (11-27)
(1) See procedures for measurement calculations/points.