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

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket/Torsion Bar - Model 129
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Fig 2: Identifying Camber Front Bolt And Rear Cam Bolt - Model 129
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Fig 3: Measuring Camber & Caster - Model 129
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INSPECT Checking     
1 Observe general notes on chassis alignment check   AR40.20-P-0201A 
2 Check vehicle level at the front and rear axle   AR40.20-P-0300A 
    Model 129 with ADS AR40.20-P-0300D 
    Model 129 with ADS II AR40.20-P-0300E 
3 Install measuring device for caster (04a) in the positioning points on the steering knuckle. SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
4 Check camber and caster. Camber *BE40.20-P-1001-06A 
    Caster *BE40.20-P-1002-06A 
  Adjusting     
5 Fully loosen and tighten the bracket/torsion bar (22b) on the wishbones TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA40.20-P-1003-01A 
6 Adjust camber (front cam bolt, 19) and caster (rear cam bolt, 20) on the mount of the wishbone. 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 the upper wishbone, steering knuckle and body for accident damage, as well as the supporting joints and follower joints for wear.  
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT WHEEL CAMBER/CASTER

Number Designation Model 129 without ADS except USA ONLY Model 129 with ADS except USA ONLY
BE40.20-P-1001-06A Camber with 0° toe-in - 0° 50'(-20'/ +10') - 1° ± 10'
BE40.20-P-1002-06A Caster with 0° toe-in 10° 25' ± 30' 10° 35'± 30'
with wheels turned 9° 55' ± 30' 10° ± 30'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT WHEEL CAMBER/CASTER

Number Designation Model 129 without ADS USA ONLY Model 129 with ADS USA ONLY
BE40.20-P-1001-06A Camber with 0° toe-in - 0° 35' (-20'/ +10') - 0° 50' (-10'/ +20')
BE40.20-P-1002-06A Caster with 0° toe-in 10° 15' ± 30' 10° 25' ± 30'
with wheels turned 9° 45' ± 30' 9° 55' ± 30'
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK

Number Designation Model 129
BA40.20-P-1003-01A Nut of bracket Nm 20
BA40.20-P-1004-01A Nut of cam bolt Nm 120
Fig 4: Identifying Measuring Device (201 589 02 21 00)
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