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Suspension: Testing and Inspection




GENERAL
The vehicle height at front and rear axle is not adjustable.

PRELIMINARY WORK
For the height check, place the vehicle on a level surface or on the measuring platform (ready to drive, with a full tank, spare wheel and tools). Compress vehicle by approximately 25 mm (1 inch) 2-3 times and allow it to spring back freely.

FRONT AXLE





Measure from road contact surface to the lower edge of the hexagon-head bolt of the tension-strut screw connection to the body.


REAR AXLE





Measure from the road contact surface to the lowest surface of the diagonal brace at the control-arm securing point.
Height: 136-156 mm (5.3584-6.1464).