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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

31 33... Measuring vehicle ride height

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 31 33... Measuring vehicle ride height
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Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim flange (2) at bottom middle and measure to wheel arch lower edge (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Actual Ride Height From Lower Edge Of Wheel Arch To Rim Flange
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