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

MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Checking And Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In - Model 140
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MODIFICATION NOTES

12.10.93 Modified steering coupling Stage 2 BT46.10-P-9111-01A
INSPECT Check and adjust     
1 Set steering wheel in center position SPECIAL TOOL Use holding device (055) Figure
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 the center position of the steering gear and steering wheel.
1st version 
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  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS 2nd version 
The steering gear is in the center position when the clamping groove of the steering coupling and marking line of the steering gear (1) are opposite each other (arrows)
Modified steering coupling BT46.10-P-9111-01A
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-1007-01A 
FRONT AXLE TOE-IN TEST VALUES

Number Designation Model 140 Model 140 special protection Model 140 suspension for greater ground clearance
BE40.20-P-1001-07A Front axle total toe-in ∠ ° 0° 35'(± 10') 0° 25'(± 10') 0° 30'(± 10')
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHASSIS ALIGNMENT

Number Designation Model 140
BA40.20-P-1007-01A Lock nut Nm 50
Fig 2: 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