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Suspension: Adjustments


1. Ensure vehicle is on level ground.
2. Ensure tires are inflated to proper pressures.
3. Fuel tank should be full to obtain accurate readings.
4. Trunk should be empty except for spare tire and jack.
5. Bounce the car three times at the front and rear to normalize suspension.
6. Measure from lowest point on the ball joint housing to control arm bolt centerline, ``D'' and ``K'' positions.
7. Measure from level floor to rocker panel at ``Z'' and ``J'' positions.
Vehicle Ride Height