Measure absolute angle at rear axle housing - AR41.10-P-0085-03A

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Fig 1: Identifying Steel Straightedge (140 589 11 21 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Measuring Socket (140 589 32 63 00)

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The vehicle must be standing on its wheels for the measurement.

Clean contact surfaces (arrows) at rear axle housing to remove paint and/or gasket residuals and remove uneven material using a suitable tool.

Fig 3: Locating Contact Surfaces And Rear Axle Housing
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Position measuring socket (010d) with steel straightedge at rear axle housing.
Read off and note down absolute angle (e.g. 2° 40').

Always read off absolute angle at steel straightedge from left-hand side of vehicle.

Fig 4: Measuring Absolute Angle At Rear Axle Housing
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