Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 995

• Check for installed after market accessories or
modifications that could affect trim height
measurement:
– Larger of smaller than production wheels and tires
– Lifting or lowering kits
– Wheel opening flares or ground affects
Measuring the P and R Heights
NOTE
The left and right P and R height difference
should be no more than 12 mm (0.47 in).
Use the following procedure to measure the P and R
dimensions:
1. Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up about 38 mm
(1.5 in).
2. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle.
3. Repeat this operation 2 more times for a total of 3
times.
4. Measure vertically from the ground to the bottom lip
of the wheel opening through the centerline of the
front wheel, P height.
5. Push the front bumper of the vehicle down about 38
mm (1.5 in).
6. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle.
7. Repeat this operation 2 more times for a total of 3
times.
8. Re-measure the P height as in step 4.
9. The true P height is the average of the
measurements taken in steps 4 and 8. Refer to "Trim
Height Specifications".
10. Repeat the above steps at the rear of the vehicle for
the R heights.
11. If the P and R heights are outside of specifications,
measure the Z and D heights.
Suspension General Diagnosis:
Measuring the Z Height
NOTE
• In order to obtain the proper measurement,
Z will equal inner minus the outer.
• The left and right Z height difference
should be no more than 12 mm (0.47 in).
Use the following procedure to measure the Z height:
1. Lift the front bumper of the vehicle up about 38 mm
(1.5 in).
2. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle.
3. Repeat this operation 2 more times for a total of 3
times.
4. Repeat this jouncing operation 2 more times for a
total of 3 times.
5. Measure from the center of the lower ball joint to the
alignment rack.
6. Measure from the center of the cradle to the
alignment rack.
7. The difference between these 2 measurements is
the Z height.
8. Push the front bumper of the vehicle down about 38
mm (1.5 in).
9. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle.
10. Repeat this operation 2 more times for a total of 3
times.
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