Rear Axle Height

Fig. 4 Rear Axle Height Adjustment:

1. Depress rear of vehicle several times and allow body to rebound.
2. Measure vertical distance between rear wheel center and level section of alignment ramp or level floor (distance a), Fig. 4.
3. Value of a plus .4724 inch (12 mm) equals value b. The value b cannot be measured since the torsion bar is off center.
4. Value b less bushing cover radius (1/2 diameter) equals value b1.
5. Measure height of vehicle (value b1), Fig. 4.The actual value b1 should not differ from the calculated b1 by more than .1968 inch (5 mm). The height difference between right and left sides of the vehicle should be no more than .3145 inch (8 mm). For example: value a, 12.40 inches (315 mm) + .47inch (12 mm) = 12.87inches (327 mm) - bushing cover radius, 1.18 inches (30 mm) = 11.69 inches (297 mm) = b1 or vehicle height)
6. If proper suspension height cannot be achieved, proceed as follows:
a. Check adjustment of front suspension and correct if necessary.
b. Check rear torsion bar adjustment and correct if necessary.