Measuring front wheel carrier (when removed) - AR40.30-P-0450A

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MODEL 140

Fig 1: Measuring Front Wheel Carrier - Model 140

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	Removing, installing
1	Remove, install front axle		AR33.10-P-0100A
	Measuring
2	Set up Celette straightening bench modular members
3	Install and secure checking fixtures (016, 017) in the mounting bores of the Celette straightening bench	The front axle carrier is to be measured on a Celette straightening bench. We recommend carrying out this work before or after straightening bench work on the vehicle concerned.	Fig 2
4	Place front axle carrier complete (with front axle halves and rubber mounts) or as an individual part on the checking fixtures.		*BE40.30-P-1001-08A
5	Check bearing bracket of steering idler arm mount using a shop-made alignment tool.	The alignment tool must align with the right-angled contour of the front axle cross member (arrow).
			WF58.50-P-4030-02A

TEST VALUES - FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		Model 140
BE40.30-P-1001-08A	Maximum distance between the bearing surfaces of the front axle carrier and checking fixture	mm	5

Fig 2: Identifying Checking fixtures (140 589 07 23 00)

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