Axle Height

Fig. 1 Front suspension height check point.:

Less Adjustable Spring Struts
1. Measure distance from floor to milled surface of lower control arm mount, Fig. 1. Distance should be 6.6929-7.4803 inches (170-190 mm) with a maximum left to right difference of .3937 inch (10 mm).
2. Slight adjustment can be made by the installation of spacers underneath the lower spring retainer. Each spacer will increase axle height approximately .3937 inch (10 mm). Never use more than two spacers per spring strut.
3. If axle height can not be adjusted to specifications with spacers, front springs must be replaced. Springs which have approximately 45 lbs. more spring force for the same test strength will increase front axle height by approximately .1969-.5906 inch (5-15 mm).

W/Adjustable Spring Struts
1. Measure distance from floor to milled surface of lower control arm mount, Fig. 1. Distance should be 6.6929-7.4803 inches (170-190 mm) with a maximum left to right difference of .3937 inch (10 mm).
2. To adjust axle height, turn adjusting nuts at bottom of spring on strut. With vehicle resting on ground, turn wheels against lock accordingly to gain access to adjusting nuts. Turn nuts clockwise to increase height or counterclockwise to decrease height. The adjusting range for lowering the vehicle is limited by a stop for the adjusting nut on models with Bilstein spring struts. On models with Boge spring struts, the lowest position has been reached when the adjusting nut turns easily.