9000 Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Adjustments
The choice of chassis spring is determined by the car height measurement together with the axle weight.
When taking height measurements the following is assumed:
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The car should have a full tank of fuel and a full windscreen washer fluid level (normal driving weight).
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The car should not have a load apart from its standard equipment.
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Standard equipment is a spare wheel, tool kit and warning triangle.
Measure the dimensions "FR" (front suspension) and "RR" (rear suspension) and calculate an average between the two.
The measurement is carried out as follows:
1. Roll the car forwards and backwards approximately. 1 metre to reset the tension in the rubber bushes and springs.
2. Depress the front and release it.
3. Measure the height and record the result.
4. Roll the car forwards and backwards approximately. 1 metre to reset the tension in the rubber bushes and springs.
5. Pull up the front and release it.
6. Measure the height and record the result.
7. Calculate an average of the two measurements.
IMPORTANT: If the car is equipped with a tow bar "RR" is decreased by 6 mm.
8. The following table shows height measurements for model variants. The table permits a tolerance of ±10 mm.
Standard chassis CD ( - M1 992); FR: 592; RR: 577
Sports chassis ( - M1992); FR: 572; RR: 572
Standard chassis (M1992 - 95; FR: 597; RR: 578
Standard chassis CS (M1992 - 95); FR: 606; RR: 578
