Carrying out distance and comparison measurements on front axle - AR40.30-P-0402-01C

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Test data of distance and comparison measurement on front axle

Number	Designation			Model 140
BE40.30-P-1001-06A	Dimension	V1	mm	8
		V2	mm	4
		V3	mm	3
		V5	mm	1062±5
		V6	mm	3
		V7	mm	518±2
		V8	mm	706±3
		V9	mm	706±3
		V10	mm	860±2
		V11	mm	1460±2
		V12	mm	1450±2
		V13	mm	920±3
		Fig. see		AR40.30-P-0402-01C

Fig 1: Identifying Telescopic Graduated Ruler (124 589 01 19 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Telescopic Graduated Ruler (124 589 02 19 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Suspension Device (170 589 00 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Set Of Measuring Adapters (140 589 09 63 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Connecting Parts (124 589 08 63 00)

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Comparison dimension "V1 " measured from inspection hole "K " to 8 mm hole in control arm (4) left to right.
Use measuring tip 140 589 09 63 29.

Fig 6: Measuring Dimension Inspection Hole To Control Arm Left To Right
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Comparison dimension "V2 " measured from inspection hole "K " to recess in side member of body left to right.
Use measuring tip 140 589 09 63 03.

Fig 7: Measuring Dimension Inspection Hole To Side Member
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Comparison dimension "V3 " measured from inspection hole "K " to rear mounting of front suspension supporting bracket left to right.
Use measuring bolt 140 589 09 63 08.

Fig 8: Measuring Dimension Inspection Hole To Front Suspension Supporting Bracket
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Distance "V5 " of top suspension of shock absorber at front end.
Use measuring tips 140 589 09 63 02.

The dimension "V5 " must be used for accident diagnosis only together with the camber measured at the front suspension as it is possible to determine the position of the top control arm only indirectly in this case.

Fig 9: Measuring Dimension Top Suspension To Shock Absorber Front End
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Comparison dimension "V6 " measured from inspection hole "K " to front control arm mounting at front suspension supporting bracket left to right. Use center of rubber bush as measuring point, mark center if necessary.
Use measuring tips 140 589 09 63 02.

Fig 10: Measuring Dimension Inspection Hole To Front Suspension Supporting Bracket
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Distance "V7 " measured between front and rear control arm mounting on inside of bearing brackets.
Use measuring tips 140 589 09 63 02.

Fig 11: Measuring Dimension Of Front And Rear Control Arm Mounting
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Distance "V8 " measured between the left and right rear control arm mounting at the outsides of the guides for the eccentric bolts.
Use measuring tips 140 589 09 63 02.

Fig 12: Measuring Distance Between Left And Right Rear Control Arm Mounting
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Distance "V9 " measured between the left and right front control arm mounting at the outsides of the guides for the eccentric bolts.
Use measuring tips 140 589 09 63 02.

Fig 13: Measuring Distance Between Left And Right Front Control Arm Mounting
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Distance "V10 " measured at the front mounting of the front suspension mounting bracket. The bolts for attaching the front suspension mounting bracket are used as the measuring point. Unscrew securing bolts and screw in if necessary. Inspect for twisting. The torsion bar has to be detached at the front mounting bushings and moved down for measuring " V10, V12 and V13 ".
Use measuring pins 140 589 09 63 08.

Fig 14: Measuring Distance Between Front Mounting and Front Suspension Mounting Bracket
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Distance "V11 " measured at the rear mounting of the front suspension supporting bracket.
The bolts for attaching the front suspension supporting bracket are used as the measuring point.

Use measuring pins 140 589 09 63 08.

Fig 15: Measuring Distance Of Rear Mounting Of Front Suspension Supporting Bracket
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Distance "V12 " measured diagonally between the hexagon bolts of the front and rear mounting of the front suspension supporting bracket. The torsion bar has to be detached and moved down at the front mounting bushes for the measurement.
Use measuring pins 140 589 09 63 08.

Fig 16: Measuring Distance Between Mounting And Front Suspension Supporting Bracket
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Distance "V13" measured between the hexagon bolts of the front and rear mounting of the front suspension supporting bracket left to right. The torsion bar has to be detached and moved down at the front mounting bushes for the measurement.
Use measuring pins 140 589 09 63 08.

Fig 17: Measuring Distance Between Hexagon Bolts And Front Suspension Supporting Bracket
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