Suspension Control ( Automatic - Electronic ): Adjustments

VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE:
- Adjustment of the vehicle height should be performed with the height control switch in the NORM position.
- Be sure to adjust the vehicle height so that it is within the range of standard values.
- Perform height adjustments in a level place.

1. Inspect vehicle height
2. Inspect height control sensor link length





Inspect the link dimension shown in the illustration.

Link length (reference):
Front 53.5 mm (2.106 in.)
Rear 27.5 mm (1.083 in.)

3. Adjust vehicle height
(a) Loosen the two lock nuts on the height control sensor link.





(b) Turn the bolt of the height control sensor link to adjust the length.

HINT: Turning the bolt of the height control sensor link one revolution changes the vehicle height by about 4 mm (0.16 in.).





(c) Check if the height control sensor link dimension shown in the illustration is less than the limit value.

Limit: Front 8 mm (0.31 in.) Rear 11 mm (0.43 in.)

(d) Tighten the two lock nuts temporarily.
(e) Inspect the vehicle height one more time.
(f) Tighten the lock nuts.

Torque: 4.4 N.m (45 kgf.cm, 39 in.lbf)

NOTICE: Make sure the ball joint and bracket are parallel when tightening the lock nuts.





HINT: The rear vehicle height can be adjusted by moving the installation position of the link on the lower arm. When the link is moved 1 mm (0.04 in.), the vehicle height is adjusted by about 2 mm (0.08 in.).

4. Inspect wheel alignment Service and Repair