Ford Fusion: Suspension System - General Information / Ride Height Measurement. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
NOTE:
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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Measurement 2
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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 3).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.
Check
NOTE:
Ride Height Measurement - Rear
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 = 2-3
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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 toe link inboard cam bolt (measurement 2).
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface and
the center of the toe link outboard bolt (measurement 3).
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
You start your vehicle.
You shift into drive (D).
The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment...