Trim height is a predetermined measurement relating to vehicle ride height. Incorrect trim heights can cause the vehicle to bottom out over bumps, damage to the suspension components and symptoms similar to wheel alignment problems. Check the trim heights when diagnosing suspension concerns and before checking the wheel alignment.
Perform the following before measuring the trim heights:
Note:
One U.S. gallon of gasoline weighs approximately 6.5 lbs
. One liter of gasoline weighs approximately 0.7 kg
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Measurement Definitions
P Height: The vertical distance from the ground to the top of the wheel opening through the centerline of the front wheel.
R Height: The vertical distance from the ground to the top of the wheel opening through the centerline of the rear wheel.
Use the following procedures to measure the P and R dimensions:
Note:
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and release. Perform this step three times.
and release. Perform this step three times.
Measurement Definitions
The Z Height: The vertical distance from the bottom surface of the cradle (b), in line fore/aft with the center of the ball joint (a).
Use the following procedures to measure the Z dimensions:
Note:
The left and right Z height differences should be no more than 10 mm (0.39 in)
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and release. Perform this step three times.
and release. Perform this step three times.
Measurement Definitions
The D Height: The vertical distance from the bottom surface of the body side rail (a) to the center of the lower shock attaching bolt head (b).
Use the following procedure to check the D dimension:
Note:
The left and right D height difference should be no more than 10 mm (0.39 in)
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and release. Perform this step three times.
and release. Perform this step three times.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System for important safety information. The instrument panel has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
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Canada
When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or ...
Crankshaft Balancer Installation
Special Tools
EN-470–B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-956?E Extension
EN-49979 Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of
the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two ...
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Note: Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable while
the transmission and the gear selector are in the Park position only. Failure
to do so may cause mis-adjustment.
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Verify the transmission range select lever is in the par ...