Excessive Friction Check
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Use the following procedure to check for excessive friction in the front suspension:
- Enlist the help of another technician to lift up on the front bumper, raising the vehicle as high as possible.
- Slowly release the bumper, allowing the vehicle to assume its normal trim height. See General Specifications .
- Measure the distance from the street level to the center of the bumper.
- Push down on the bumper, release slowly and allow the vehicle to assume its normal trim height.
- Measure the distance from the street level to the center of the bumper.
- The difference between the two measurements should be less than 12.7 mm (0.5 in.). If the difference exceeds this limit, inspect the control arms, the struts and the ball joints for damage or wear.