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Checking and adjusting camber and caster of front wheels - AR40.20-P-0322B

MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Measuring Device For Caster And Cam Bolt - Model 140
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INSPECT Checking     
1 Follow general information on chassis alignment check.   AR40.20-P-0201A 
2 Check vehicle level at front axle and rear axle.   AR40.20-P-0300B 
3 Install measuring device for caster (04) in the fixing points on the steering knuckle. SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
4 Check camber and caster. Camber *BE40.20-P-1001-06A 
    Caster *BE40.20-P-1002-06A 
  Adjusting     
5 Adjust camber (front cam bolt, 19) and caster (rear cam bolt, 20) at the wishbone mount. TORQUE SPECIFICATION The wheel spreader must not be used to adjust the toe-in. The specified value of camber or caster cannot be adjusted ↓. *BA40.20-P-1004-01A 
    Check upper wishbone, steering knuckle and body for accident damage and the supporting joints and follower joints for wear.  
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT WHEEL CAMBER/CASTER

Number Designation Model 140 up to 12/92 Model 140 as of 01/93 Model 140 suspension for increased ground clearance
BE40.20-P-1001-06A Camber at 0° toe-in - 0° 10' (-20'/ +10') - 0° 20' (-20'/ +10') - 0° (-20'/ +10')
BE40.20-P-1002-06A Caster at 0° toe-in 10° 10' ± 30' 10° 20' ± 30' 9° 55' ± 30'
with wheels turned 9° 30' ± 30' 9° 40' ± 30' 9° 20' ± 30'
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK

Number Designation Model 140
BA40.20-P-1004-01A Nut of cam bolt Nm 180
Fig 2: Identifying Measuring Device (140 589 03 21 00)
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