Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Riding Height Adjustment
Before adjusting wheel alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor, tires properly inflated and fuel tank full. If fuel tank is not full it will be necessary to add a determined amount of weight based on fuel level. See FUEL WEIGHT COMPENSATION table. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear, or side to side. Remove extra heavy items, if any, from passenger and luggage compartments. On "L" Series, measure distance "A" from center of front and rear bumper to locate riding height measuring points "J" and "K". See Fig 1 . On "S" Series, measure distance "A" or "B" to locate riding height measuring points "J" and "K". See Fig 2 . See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table.
| Fuel Level | Add Weight Lbs. (kg) |
|---|---|
| 1/8 | 70 (31.8) |
| 1/4 | 60 (27.2) |
| 3/8 | 50 (22.7) |
| 1/2 | 40 (18.1) |
| 5/8 | 30 (13.6) |
| 3/4 | 20 (9) |
| 7/8 | 10 (4.5) |
| Application | In. (mm) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "L" Series (1) | |||||||
| Distance "A" (Front) | 15.4 (390) | ||||||
| Distance "A" (Rear) | 20.9 (530) | ||||||
| Point "J" (Front) | 14.6-16.5 (370-420) | ||||||
| Point "K" (Rear) | 14.2-16.2 (361-411) | ||||||
| "S" Series (2) | |||||||
| Coupe | |||||||
| Distance "A" (Front) | 5.9 (150) | ||||||
| Point "J" (Front) | 7.8-9.1 (200-232) | ||||||
| Point "K" (Rear) | 7.9-9.4 (201-233) | ||||||
| Distance "B" (Rear) | 5.4 (138) | ||||||
| Sedan | |||||||
| Distance "A" (Front) | 4.6 (117) | ||||||
| Point "J" (Front) | 7.8-9.0 (201-233) | ||||||
| Point "K" (Rear) | 8.0-9.3 (202-234) | ||||||
| Distance "B" (Rear) | 4.1 (105) | ||||||
| Wagon | |||||||
| Distance "A" (Front) | 4.6 (117) | ||||||
| Point "J" (Front) | 7.8-9.1 (201-233) | ||||||
| Point "K" (Rear) | 8.1-9.5 (202-234) | ||||||
| Distance "B" (Rear) | 4.1 (105) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.