Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Checking Front Curb Height Measurement

NOTE: The bar being used to measure the front curb height must be sitting on the same surface as the front tires such as the alignment rack turntables. If the bar is not placed on the same surface as the tires it will affect the accuracy of the curb height measurement. Also, the bar must be stiff enough so it will not bend when spanning the alignment rack.





1. Place the metal bar across the alignment rack. The metal bar must be placed on the same surface of the alignment rack as the tires are sitting on such as the turn tables for the front tires.
2 Using a ruler measure the curb height of the vehicle. The curb height measurement is taken from the bottom surface of the frame crossmember to the bottom edge of the metal bar. The curb height measurement must be taken on both the left and the right side of the vehicle. The location on the vehicle to measure front curb height is opposite each steering gear mounting bracket on the front crossmember of the frame.