Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual page 996

2A-12 Suspension General Diagnosis:
11. Re-measure the Z height as in step 4.
12. The true Z height is the average of the
measurements taken in steps 4 and 8. Refer to "Trim
Height Specifications".
If any of these measurements are out of specifications,
inspect for the following conditions:
• Worn or damage suspension components
• Collision damage
Measuring the D Height
Trim Height Specifications
Front Curb Bumper Height (A)
Rear Curb Bumper Height (B)
Front Body Height (J)
Rear Body Height (K)
Front Suspension Height (Z)
Rear Suspension Height (D)
Specifications
Application
NOTE
• In order to obtain the proper measurement,
D will equal inner minus the outer.
• The left and right D height difference
should be no more than 12 mm (0.47 in).
Use the following procedure to measure the D height:
1. Lift the rear 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 from the center of the inner pivot bolt to the
alignment rack.
5. Measure from the center of the outer pivot bolt to the
alignment rack.
6. The difference between these 2 measurements is
the D height.
7. Lift the rear bumper of the vehicle up about 38 mm
(1.5 in).
8. Gently remove your hands and let the vehicle settle.
9. Repeat this operation 2 more times for a total of 3
times.
10. Re-measure the D height as in step 4.
11. The true D height is the average of the
measurements taken in steps 4 and 8. Refer to "Trim
Height Specifications".
If any of these measurements are out of specifications,
inspect for the following conditions:
• Worn or damage suspension components
• Collision damage
Specification
Metric
415 mm ± 25 mm
432 mm ± 25 mm
258 mm ± 15 mm
274 mm ± 15 mm
19 mm ± 10 mm
13 mm ± 10 mm
English
16.34 in ± 0.98 in
17.00 in ± 0.98 in
10.16 in ± 0.59 in
10.79 in ± 0.59 in
0.75 in ± 0.39 in
0.51 in ± 0.39 in