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Check, adjust gap between strut and wheel-housing - AR32.30-P-0610-01A

Rear strut test specifications

Number Designation Model Series 202 with ride-height control Model Series 203.2 with self-leveling suspension
BE32.30-P-1001-01A Distance between supply hose bracket on strut and wheel-housing with suspension extended left mm 11-15 11-15
right mm 24-28 24-28
Fig. see AR32.30-P-0610-01A  AR32.30-P-0610-01A 
BE32.30-P-1002-01A Distance between supply hose bracket on strut and wheel-housing ready to roll (standing on wheels) left mm 14-18 14-18
right mm 26-30 26-30
Fig. see AR32.30-P-0610-01A  AR32.30-P-0610-01A 
Rear strut test specifications

Number Designation Model 210.0 with level control system / ADS Model Series 208 with self-leveling suspension
BE32.30-P-1001-01A Distance between supply hose bracket on strut and wheel-housing with suspension extended left mm 8.5-10.5 11-15
right mm 8.5-10.5 24-28
Fig. see AR32.30-P-0610-01A  AR32.30-P-0610-01A 
BE32.30-P-1002-01A Distance between supply hose bracket on strut and wheel-housing ready to roll (standing on wheels) left mm 10.5-12.5 14-18
right mm 10.5-12.5 26-30
Fig. see AR32.30-P-0610-01A  AR32.30-P-0610-01A 

IMPORTANT When installing the strut (5), check the distance "a" between the supply hose bracket on the strut tube (arrow) and the wheel-housing (70c).

Positioning the spring strut 

IMPORTANT Always ensure that the supply hose is unscrewed and loose before proceeding to align the strut.

Ensure that the boot on the strut is not twisted when installed.

Model Series 202, 203, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Between Strut And Wheel-Housing (Model Series 202, 203, 208)
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Model 210.0 

Fig 2: Identifying Gap Between Strut And Wheel-Housing (Model 210.0)
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