Checking and adjusting control point of level control - AR40.20-P-0310A

MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Locating Level Control Components - Model 140

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	Testing
1	Inspect vehicle level at front and rear axle and set.		AR40.20-P-0300B
2	Inspect oil level of level control.	If necessary adjust to correct level
3	Fit measuring device (02) onto the input shaft. Pull down  rear of vehicle to the specified control point (simulate laden vehicle).		*BE40.20-P-1001-04A
		Measuring device (02)	Figure
		Pulling device (040)	Fig 2
		Retaining angle (040f) up to 07/92	Fig 3
		Retaining angle (040f) as of 08/92	Fig 4
	Adjusting
4	Insert 4 mm drift (015) through the hole (arrow) in the adjusting lever of the level control, withdraw.	If setting is correct  , the drift (015) can be inserted into the hole in the level control. Setting of connecting rod faulty  ↓.
		Slacken setting device of connecting rod (3a). Fix adjusting lever of level control (15) with 4 mm drift (015) inserted through the hole (arrow). Tighten adjusting device of connecting rod in this position.

CONTROL POINT OF LEVEL CONTROL OF REAR AXLE

Number	Designation		Model 140 up to 12/92	Model 140 as of 01/93
BE40.20-P-1001-04A	Control point of rear axle	mm	-5 ±10	-15 ±10

Fig 2: Identifying Pulling Device (201 589 11 31 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Angle (140 589 19 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Angle - 2 X (140 589 37 63 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Measuring Device (140 589 02 21 00)

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