Note. On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, all systems should be functional before attempting ride height or wheel alignment adjustment.
Before adjusting wheel alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present.
Measure ride height. Each model or manufacturer is tariffed in RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table to indicate the proper method of measuring ride height. If riding height is not within specifications listed, check, repair or replace suspension components.
Note. For vehicles not listed, ride height between left and right side of vehicle should vary less than 1" (25.4mm).
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Front In. (mm) | Rear In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt (1) | |||
| 5-Door | 9.8 (249) | 12.8 (325) | |
| Except 5-Door | 10.0 (254) | 13.2 (335) | |
| Conquest (2) | 14.0 (356) | 14.6 (371) | |
| Raider (3) | 9.0 (229) | 9.0 (229) | |
| Ram-50 (1) | 9.0 (229) | 9.0 (229) | |
| (1) Chassis ground clearance. (2) Measured from below bumper to floor. (3) For initial rear torsion bar setting, see CHRYSLER MOTORS & MITSUBISHI FWD article in the REAR SUSPENSION section. | |||
| (1) | Chassis ground clearance. |
| (2) | Measured from below bumper to floor. |
| (3) | For initial rear torsion bar setting, see CHRYSLER MOTORS & MITSUBISHI FWD article in the REAR SUSPENSION section. |
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
See also:
• RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS