Checking vehicle level at front and rear axles - AR40.20-P-0300C

MODEL 210.00 /01 /02 /03 /04 /05 /06 /07 /20 /21 /22 /23 /24 /26 /27 

Fig 1: Measuring Device Between Retaining Bolts Of Wishbone Bearing

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Fig 2: Measuring Device On Inside Of Spring Control Arm

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	Checking
1	Observe general information on chassis alignment.	Following repair work forcefully move vehicle up and down several times before measuring.	AR40.20-P-0201A
2	Check vehicle level at the front axle.	Insert measuring device (01) between the retaining bolts of the wishbone bearing.	Fig 3
		Position contact arm of measuring device (01) on transverse control arm and read off vehicle level value measured from center of vehicle.	*BE40.20-P-1001-02D
3	Check vehicle level at the rear axle  .	Place the swivel arm of the measuring device (02) on the inside of the spring control arm.	Fig 4
		Position contact arm on the rear axle shaft and read off the plumb value of vehicle level, viewed from the center of the vehicle.	*BE40.20-P-1001-03D
		Vehicle level at front or rear axle outside tolerance↓.
		Adjust vehicle level by changing the springs or spring rubber mounts.	AR40.20-P-0300-01B
		Check function of level control. If OK, adjust the vehicle level by changing the spring or spring rubber mount.
		On vehicles with level control  a vehicle level too low should not  be corrected by changing the level control connection rod (control point).

Fig 3: Identifying Measuring Device (210 589 01 21 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Measuring Device (201 589 01 21 00)

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