Body Misalignment Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- To align or square a body, take 2 opposite diagonal measurements between pillars. Take measurements between reference points such as crease lines or weld joints that are diagonally opposite each other on the 2 pillars being measured.
- When repairing a vehicle with damage on both sides, take horizontal and vertical measurements from a vehicle of the same body style and transfer the dimensions to the damaged vehicle. Alignment can be made by diagonal measurements taken from points on the 2 pillars.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to correct a serious misalignment with one jacking operation. Align each section proportionately until the correct dimensions are obtained.
NOTE:
To make sure of accurate measurements, remove all trim from the reference points to expose bare metal.