For 1990-2009 cars only
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Inspect the tire pressure. Ensure that all tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
- Inspect the fuel level. Verify that the fuel tank is full.
- Ensure that there is no extra weight in the passenger compartment or the trunk. The trunk must be empty except for the spare tire and the jack.
- On vehicles equipped with electronic level control (ELC), ensure that the ELC is operating properly.
- Place the front seat in the rear position.
- Bounce the vehicle three times at the front and at the rear in order to normalize the suspension.
- Measure the distance between the lowest point on the ball joint housing and the centerline of the control arm bolt. This distance (3) should be 30-50 mm (1 3/16 to 2 in).
- Measure the distance from the bottom of the control arm wheel bearing face to the centerline of the outboard control arm bolt. This distance (2) should be 76-96 mm (3-3 3/4 in).
- Measure the distance (1) from the ground (2) to the front underbody points (4). This distance (1) should be 164-184 mm (6 7/16 to 7 1/4 in)
- Measure the distance (1) from the ground (2) to the rear underbody points (4). This distance (1) 213-233 mm (8 3/8 to 9 3/16 in)
- The maximum variation side-to-side and front-to-rear is 19 mm (3/4 in).
