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Check caster and assign to tabular value - AR40.20-P-0322-03SW

MODEL 221.08 /18 

MODEL 221.09 /19 vehicles with 4MATIC 

CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation Model 221 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-20D Permissible difference in caster between right and left sides of the vehicle ∠° 30'
BE40.20-P-1002-20D Caster See table AR40.20-P-0322-03SW 

IMPORTANT Tolerance for caster ±30'

IMPORTANT The level values are displayed by the electronic inclinometer in decimal degrees [°].

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Axle Level Values
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  1. Obtain the caster value from the table taking into account the front axle (FA) level values and rear axle (RA) level values measured previously.

    Example, see Table: 

    Front axle level value (FA): +7.0°

    Rear axle level value (RA): +1.0°

    = Caster value 8° 20' (30')