Rear Ride Height Measurement

2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Rear Ride Height Measurement
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Ride Height Measurement
G06438303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Description
1 Ride height = 2 - 3
2 Measurement 2
3 Measurement 3
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
  1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the forward lower arm inboard bolt (measurement 2).
  2. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the forward lower arm outboard bolt (measurement 3).
  3. Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.
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