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Riding Height Adjustment Mercury Capri III

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Note. Before adjusting 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.

  1. Examine vehicle and ensure front or rear end is not higher or lower than normal. Ensure vehicle is level from side to side. Remove any unusual heavy items before checking suspension.
  2. If loading is normal but vehicle is not level, check for spring damage, spring set, or non-standard replacement springs. Repair or replace as necessary. If in doubt, compare with a new vehicle (if possible).
  3. Measure height of fender cutout rim above wheel center at all 4 wheels. Compare left and right side measurements at both front and rear. (Scheme 3) On Festiva, side-to-side variation should not exceed 0.4" (10 mm). These measurements should not be made from floor, but from center of wheel only, as unequal tire wear could cause a variance.

Note. Specifications for Capri suspension height are not available.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3