Body Dimensi ons Page 1A2–1
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Section 1A2
Body Dimensions
IMPORTANT
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 00
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property
damage.
1 General Information............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Service Operation.................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Underbody Dimensions – Projected.....................................................................................................................3
2.2 Upperbody Dimensions – Actual..........................................................................................................................5
Front........................................................................................................................................................................5
Side & Interior.........................................................................................................................................................6
Rear.........................................................................................................................................................................7
Body Dimensi ons Page 1A2–2
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1 General Information
With the following exceptions, MY 2004 WK Series body dimension information carries over from MY 2003 VY Series
vehicles. For information not contained within this Section, refer to Section 1A2 Body Dimensions in the MY 2003 VY and
V2 Series Service Information.
• Body Dimensions
Correct alignment of the body structure is essential to ensure that the vehicle performs as intended. A body structure that
is outside the design tolerances may suffer from poor fitment and difficult operation of the doors, hood or rear
compartment boot lid. In addition, suspension performance and vehicle handling may be adversely affected while noise,
vibration and harshness may become evident.
Therefore, the body structure should be aligned to within ± 1.5 mm of the dimensions specified.
As a minimum, these dimensions should be accurately checked with a trammel gauge consisting of a parallel bar or rod
fitted with two adjustable trammels.
In preparation for an underbody alignment check, the vehicle must be correctly set-up on a level surface, preferably
using a measuring or jigging system specifically designed for the task of checking and correcting vehicle body alignment.
NOTE
The dimensions provided for the underbody are
projected: the measuring points are projected
onto a two dimensional surface (flat).
All upper body measurements are actual: the
distance from point to point.
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2 Service Operation
2.1 Underbody Dimensions – Projected
All dimensions are specified in millimetre (mm) and are measured from the centre of the holes on the outer side of the
metal surface.
The main datum surface (1) is the underside of the front side rail assembly, refer to Figure 1A2 – 2.
The main datum hole (2) is a 19 mm hole on the underside of the front side rail assembly, refer to Figure 1A2 – 2.
The dash panel assembly attaching hole (3) in Figure 1A2 – 2 is the datum hole also depicted at View C in
Figure 1A2 – 1.
Figure 1A2 – 1
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Figure 1A2 – 2
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2.2 Upperbody Dimensions – Actual
Front
Figure 1A2 – 3
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Side & Interior
Figure 1A2 – 4
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Rear
Figure 1A2 – 5