Ford Escape: Suspension System - General Information / General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Check
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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Before measuring ride height check:
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Tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
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Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.
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All fluids at proper levels.
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No cargo inside the cab or bed.
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Inspect for aftermarket equipment. Check for
aftermarket changes to the steering, suspension, wheel and tire
components (such as competition, heavy duty, etc.).
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Jounce front and rear suspension vigorously to allow the vehicle to settle.
Ride Height Measurement — Front
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Ride height = 3-2
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the lower arm forward bolt (measurement 2).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Measure the distance between the flat level
surface and the center of the ball joint 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.
Ride Height Measurement — Rear
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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 center of the rear lower arm inboard bolt (Cam Adjuster)
(measurement 2).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Measure the distance between the flat level surface
and the center of the rear lower arm outboard bolt (measurement 3).
Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the rear ride height.
Refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications).
Special Tool(s) /
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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the front fender moulding.
Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear quarter panel moulding.
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the following items:
Dislodge and position aside the air cleaner intake pipe.
Remove the clips.
Dislodge the air intake pipe and remove it from location.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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