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Check and adjust front axle toe-in - AR40.20-P-0323GH

MODEL 163 

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In (3 Of 3)
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Modification notes

27.7.01 Value changed from 0° 10'±10' to 0° 20'±10' Value changed to BE40.20-P-1001-07A on model 163 *BE40.20-P-1001-07A 
INSPECT Check and adjust    
1 Set steering wheel in center position SPECIAL TOOL to do this, insert the retainer (055). Fig 4
2 Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel The steering gear is in the center position when the marking line on the cap coincides with the marking notch on the rotary valve (arrows). Adjust steering wheel by max. one tooth if necessary.  
3 Adjust the toe by loosening the jam nut (1 0f) and twisting the tie rods (10) IMPORTANT Check that the bellows are not twisted after adjusting the toe. *BE40.20-P-1001-07A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1002-01C 
Front axle toe-in test values

Number Designation Model 163
BE40.20-P-1001-07A Front axle total toe-in ∠ ° 0° 20'(±10')
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Track rod

Number Designation Model 163
BA46.40-P-1002-01C Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 50
Fig 4: Identifying Retainer (129 589 01 21 00)
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