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Check and adjust front axle toe-in - AR40.20-P-0323A

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Holding Device Installed On Steering Wheel - Model 129
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Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod - Model 129
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Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Steering Gear - Model 129
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Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Spreader - Model 129
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INSPECT Check and adjust     
1 Set steering wheel in center position SPECIAL TOOL Use holding device (055) Fig 5
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Use a support for soft-foam steering wheels Pressure marks on the steering wheel are avoided when the retainer is used for longer periods WF58.50-P-4020-01A
2 Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel The steering gear is in the center position when the marking lines (arrows) coincide. If necessary, offset the steering wheel by a maximum of one tooth  
3 Insert the wheel spreader (030) on the inside of the wheel at the front viewed in the direction of travel, remove IMPORTANT The flexible mounts on the transverse control arms result in a correspondingly large toe angle which reduces to the specified level when the vehicle is operational. *WH58.30-Z-1005-14A 
4 Rotate the tie rods (10) to adjust the toe angle. Observe swivel range of tie rods *BE40.20-P-1001-07A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA40.20-P-1006-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA40.20-P-1007-01A 
FRONT AXLE TOE-IN TEST VALUES

Number Designation Model 129
BE40.20-P-1001-07A Front axle total toe-in ∠ ° 0° 20'(±10')
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHASSIS ALIGNMENT

Number Designation Model 129
BA40.20-P-1006-01A Hose clamp Nm 20
BA40.20-P-1007-01A Lock nut Nm 50
Fig 5: Identifying Retainer (129 589 01 21 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1005-14A Pressure device for wheels, Firma Beissbarth D-80993 Munchen