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Ride/Trim Height Measurement and Adjustment







"Z" HEIGHT
Measure:
1. Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up about 38 mm (1.5 inches).
2. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle on its own.
3. Repeat this operation two more times for a total of three times.
4. Measure the "Z" height dimension.
5. Push the front bumper of the vehicle down about 38 mm (1.5 inches).
6. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle rise on its own.
7. Repeat the operation two more times for a total of three times.
8. Measure the "Z" height dimension.
9. Find the average of the high and low measurements. This is the true "Z" height dimension.

"D" HEIGHT
Measure:
1. Lift the rear bumper of the vehicle up about 38 mm (1.5 inches).
2. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle on its own.
3. Repeat this operation two more times for a total of three times.
4. Measure the "D" height dimension.
5. Push the rear bumper of the vehicle down about 38 mm (1.5 inches).
6. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle rise on its own.
7. Repeat the operation two more times for a total of three times.
8. Measure the "D" height dimension.
9. Find the average of the high and low measurements. This is the true "D" height dimension.