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Check caster, match with value in table - AR40.20-P-0322-03SXS

MODEL 221 with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19)
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-0322-03SXS 

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): - 1.9°

    Rear axle level value (RA): +2.9°

    = Caster value 9° 17' (± 30')