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Check ball point position - AR40.20-P-0320A

MODELS 129, 140, 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Checking Ball Point Position - Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Checking Ball Point Position - Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208 (2 Of 2)
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INSPECT Check     
1 Insert measuring device (01) in the transverse control arm bolted connection and position on "0" by means of a plumb on the scale. SPECIAL TOOL Model 129, 170, 202, 208 Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 140 Figure
2 Check ball point position in the straight ahead position of the front wheels. Model 129, 140
Slide (01b) on the tie rod.
Model 170, 202, 208
Slide on cylindrical part of drag link (arrow).
Ball point position outside tolerance ↓.
*BE40.20-P-1001-05A 
    Adjust ball point position.  
    Model 129 AR40.20-P-0321A
    Model 140, 170, 202, 208 AR40.20-P-0321B 
BALL POINT POSITION

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 Model 170 Model 202 Model 140 special protection
BE40.20-P-1001-05A Ball point position mm 23±2 10±2 30,5±2 31±2 1±2
BALL POINT POSITION

Number Designation Model 208
BE40.20-P-1001-05A Ball point position mm 31±2
Fig 3: Identifying Measuring Device (201 589 00 21 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Measuring Device (140 589 01 21 00)
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