Adjusting the calculated suspension height

General equipment: Gearbox jack.

All cars

1. NOTE: Final tightening of suspension components should be performed at the calculated suspension height.

Remove the spring. For additional information, refer to Section 204-02.

3-, 4- and 5-door version

2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the rear lower arm.



3. Make a spacer element 20 mm wide and 113 mm long.



4. Using a suitable block of wood and an appropriate transmission jack, raise the suspension to the desired height.

• Install a wooden block and gearbox jack as shown in the figure.

5.

NOTE: The spacer must be installed exactly as shown in the figure.

Install the spacer.

• 1. Remove the suspension travel limiter.
• 2. Install the spacer between the rear lower arm and the cross member, ensuring that the spacer is in the vertical plane.

"Station wagon"

6. Make a spacer element 20 mm wide and 157 mm long.



7. Using a suitable block of wood and an appropriate transmission jack, raise the suspension to the desired height.

• Install a wooden block and gearbox jack as shown in the figure.

8.

NOTE: The spacer must be installed exactly as shown in the figure.

Install the spacer.

• Install the spacer between the rear lower arm and the cross member, ensuring that the spacer is in the vertical plane.