Checking alignment of rear axle carrier (removed) - AR40.30-P-0410B

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MODEL 140

Fig 1: Checking Alignment Of Rear Axle Carrier - Model 140

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	Removing, installing
1	Remove, install rear axle		AR35.10-P-0010A
2	Remove, install rubber mount of rear axle suspension		AR35.10-P-0040A
	Measuring
3	Set up Celette straightening bench modular members
4	Install and secure checking fixtures (047a, 047b) in the supports of the Celette straightening bench	Checking fixtures	Fig 2
5	Place rear axle carrier complete (with axle halves) or as an individual part on the checking fixtures (047a, 047b)		*BE40.30-P-1001-07A
6	Measure dimension "L1-L3"	Insert checking pins (049) in respective reference holes and fix with screws. Do not tighten checking pins to permit aligning the centering holes when measuring. Insert checking pins (L=58 mm) in fixtures of spring links, checking pins (L=38 mm) in fixtures of camber struts/thrust arms	*BE40.30-P-1001-04A
		Checking pins	Fig 3
		Telescopic measuring rod	Figure
		Telescopic measuring rod	Figure