Ford Ecosport: Suspension System - General Information / General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
Ride Height Measurement - Front
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.
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the end cap of the lower arm ball joint (measurement 2)
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the lower arm forward bolt (measurement 3)
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level
surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position
(measurement 2) and (measurement 3).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.
Rear Ride Height Measurement - FWD
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.
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measurement 2
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Measurement 3
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the rear beam axle bushing bolt (inner part)
(measurement 3).
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the side arm profile lower edge (measurement 2).
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.
Rear Ride Height Measurement - AWD
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.
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measurement 2
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Measurement 3
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the rearward lower arm-to-frame bolt (measurement 3).
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the end cap of the rear lower arm ball joint (measurement 2).
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.
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General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire
assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement...
Other information:
WARNING:
Only qualified technicians are allowed to work on air conditioning (A/C) systems.
WARNING:
Air conditioning (A/C) system components can become particularly hot or cold.
WARNING:
Make sure that the air conditioning (A/C) system is at ambient temperature before carrying out any repair.
WARNING:
When handling refrigerants, alwa..
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General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH vent.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Remove the headlamp switch assembly.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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