Check ball point position - AR40.20-P-0320A

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MODELS 129, 140, 170, 202, 208

Fig 1: Checking Ball Point Position - Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Checking Ball Point Position - Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208 (2 Of 2)

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	Check
1	Insert measuring device (01) in the transverse control arm bolted connection and position on "0" by means of a plumb on the scale.	Model 129, 170, 202, 208	Fig 3
		Model 140	Figure
2	Check ball point position in the straight ahead position of the front wheels.	Model 129, 140 Slide (01b) on the tie rod. Model 170, 202, 208 Slide on cylindrical part of drag link (arrow). Ball point position outside tolerance ↓.	*BE40.20-P-1001-05A
		Adjust ball point position.
		Model 129	AR40.20-P-0321A
		Model 140, 170, 202, 208	AR40.20-P-0321B

BALL POINT POSITION

Number	Designation		Model 129	Model 140	Model 170	Model 202	Model 140 special protection
BE40.20-P-1001-05A	Ball point position	mm	23±2	10±2	30,5±2	31±2	1±2

BALL POINT POSITION

Number	Designation		Model 208
BE40.20-P-1001-05A	Ball point position	mm	31±2

Fig 3: Identifying Measuring Device (201 589 00 21 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Measuring Device (140 589 01 21 00)

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