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Curb Height

The document outlines the standard procedure for measuring curb height during wheel alignment, emphasizing that the vehicle must be at its required curb height specification with proper tire inflation and no load. It details the steps for measuring curb height for both front and rear suspensions, including necessary adjustments if measurements are out of specification. Additionally, it provides specific curb height specifications for different engine types.

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Curb Height

The document outlines the standard procedure for measuring curb height during wheel alignment, emphasizing that the vehicle must be at its required curb height specification with proper tire inflation and no load. It details the steps for measuring curb height for both front and rear suspensions, including necessary adjustments if measurements are out of specification. Additionally, it provides specific curb height specifications for different engine types.

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02 - Front Suspension / Wheel Alignment / Standard Procedure

CURB HEIGHT MEASUREMENT


The wheel alignment is to be checked and all alignment adjustments made with the vehicle at its required curb height
specification.

Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment rack. The tires are to
be inflated to the recommended pressure. All tires are to be the same size as standard equipment. Vehicle height is
checked with the fuel tank full of fuel, and no passenger or luggage compartment load.

Vehicle height is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within specifications, inspect the vehicle for bent or weak
suspension components. Compare the parts tag on the suspect coil spring(s) to the parts book and the vehicle sales code,
checking for a match. Once removed from the vehicle, compare the coil spring height to a correct new or known good coil
spring. The heights should vary if the suspect spring is weak.

NOTE:
Prior to reading the curb height measurement, the front and rear of the vehicle must be jounced to settle
the suspension. Induce jounce by pushing down on the center of the bumper (fascia), using care not to
damage the vehicle, moving the vehicle up and down, gradually increasing the suspension travel with
each stroke. Release the bumper at the bottom of each stroke, repeating this action several times.
Perform this to both front and rear suspensions an equal amount of times.

Measure curb height as follows:

1. Jounce the vehicle. Refer to above note.

NOTE:
On some vehicles it may be necessary to
remove an engine belly pan in order to gain
access to the lower control arm pivot bolt.

2. FRONT – On each side of the vehicle, measure the


distance (1) from the center of the lower control arm rear
(vertical) pivot bolt head to the floor or alignment rack/lift
runway surface. It may be necessary to measure to the
bottom of a straight edge placed from lift runway to
runway to get an accurate measurement.
3. FRONT – Measure and record the distance (3) from the
center of the spindle to the same surface or straight edge
used to measure from the front pivot bolt.
4. Subtract the pivot bolt height (1) from the spindle height
(3) to obtain the curb height value (2). Compare the curb
height value (2) to specifications listed in the following
CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS chart. Maximum left-to-right differential is not to exceed 12 mm (0.5 in.).

5. REAR – On each side of the vehicle, measure and


record the distance (2) from the flat surface below the
rear toe adjustment cam bolt (1) to the floor or alignment
rack/lift runway surface. It may be necessary to measure
to the bottom of a straight edge (3), placed from lift
runway to runway, to get an accurate measurement.
6. REAR – On each side of the vehicle, measure and
record the distance (3) from the center of the rear spindle
to the same surface that was used to measure to below
the bolt in the previous step.
7. REAR – Subtract the mounting bolt height (1) (found in
Step #5 ) from the spindle height (3) to obtain the curb
height value (2). Compare the curb height value (2) to
specifications listed in the following CURB HEIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS chart. Maximum left-to-right
differential is not to exceed 12 mm (0.5 in.).

8. If curb height is found to be out of specification and there is no sign of excessive body damage, curb height can be
changed by replacing the applicable spring with a spring offering a different check load. (Refer to 02 - Front
Suspension/Front/STRUT, Suspension - Removal)

CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE FRONT REAR

148 mm ± 12 mm 126 mm ± 12 mm

2.4L WITH 62TE

5.83 in. ± 0.47 in. 4.96 in. ± 0.47 in.


158 mm ± 12 mm 126 mm ± 12 mm
3.6L - ALL

6.22 in. ± 0.47 in. 4.96 in. ± 0.47 in.

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