Trim Height Inspection
SPECIFICATIONS INSPECTIONS AND MEASUREMENTSBUMPER HEIGHTS
IMPORTANT: When measuring alignment angles, it is critical that the vehicle bumper height be correct. Measure and adjust bumper height according to the following procedure before performing alignment
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Adjust tire pressure to correct specifications.
Curb bumper height should be measured with:
^ 207 kPa (30 psi) tire pressure - front tires
^ 207 kPa (30 psi) tire pressure - rear tires
3. If vehicle fuel tank is not full, the following chart may be used to determine amount of weight necessary to be added to the trunk of vehicle to simulate a full fuel tank.
4. Bounce front and rear of vehicle a few times to settle suspension.
5. Measure front and rear vehicle curb trim height.
Locating point -Y and +Y is distance from the center line of vehicle according to the following chart.
Measure curb bumper height from ground to bottom horizontal surface of bumper.