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Vehicle Height (Height Check)



Suspension alignment, complete

Vehicle height (height check)
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 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.
Nominal values for front and rear axles are given. Refer to Adjustment Values under Specifications.

Rear axle





Measure from the road contact surface to the lowest surface of the diagonal brace at the control arm securing point.