Inspect the tire pressure. Ensure that all tires are inflated
to the proper pressure.
Inspect the fuel level. Verify that the fuel tank is full.
Ensure that there is no extra weight in the passenger compartment
or the trunk. The trunk must be empty except for the spare tire and the jack.
Ensure that the electronic level control is operating properly.
Place the front seat in the rear most position.
Jounce the vehicle three times at the front and at the rear in
order to normalize the suspension.
Measure the distance between
the lowest point on the ball joint housing and the centerline of the control
arm bolt. This distance (3) should be 40 mm (1.57 in).
Measure the distance from
the bottom of the control arm wheel bearing face to the centerline of the
outboard control arm bolt. This distance (2) should be 86 mm (3.39 in).
Measure the distance from the ground to the lower most portion
of the front unibody frame. This distance should be 179 mm (7.05 in).
Measure the distance from the ground to the lower most portion
of the rear unibody frame. This distance should be 229 mm (9.02 in).
If vehicle trim height is out of specifications, locate damaged
or worn component and repair.
Trim Height FE7
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Inspect the tire pressure. Ensure that all tires are inflated
to the proper pressure.
Inspect the fuel level. Verify that the fuel tank is full.
Ensure that there is no extra weight in the passenger compartment
or the trunk. The trunk must be empty except for the spare tire and the jack.
Ensure that the electronic level control is operating properly.
Place the front seat in the rear most position.
Jounce the vehicle three times at the front and at
the rear in order to normalize the suspension.
Measure the distance between
the lowest point on the ball joint stud and the centerline of the control
arm bolt. This distance (3) should be 108 mm (4.25 in).
Measure the distance from
the bottom of the control arm wheel bearing face to the centerline of the
outboard control arm bolt. This distance (2) should be 137 mm (5.39 in).
If vehicle trim height is out of specifications, locate damaged
or worn component and repair.