Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Ride Height Measurement
Ride Height Measurement
Front Ride Height Measurement
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank
of fuel.
1. Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge), on a flat, level surface and adjust the arm of the gauge until the scriber
point is located in the center of the front lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
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Lock the surface gauge in this position.
2. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).
3. Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1, adjust the gauge's arm until the scriber point is located at the lowest
part of the wheel knuckle, next to the front lower arm ball joint nut.
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Lock the surface gauge in this position.
4. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 3).