Adjust camber and caster at the front axle - AR40.20-P-0263P

Fig 1: Checking Camber And Caster

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	Adjust
1	Raise vehicle at front axle
2	Install repair bolt	Screw on the nut of the repair bolt until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount of the torque strut or cross strut can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Camber at vehicle level	-
		Model 171 except code 486 Sports suspension	BE40.20-P-1001-13K
		Model 171 with code 486 Sports suspension	BE40.20-P-1002-13K
		Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left sides of the vehicle Model 171	BE40.20-P-1003-13K
		Check caster and assign to tabular value Model 171	AR40.20-P-0322-03V
3	Check the vehicle level at the front axle again after the camber and caster adjustment	The vehicle level must match the dimension established during the initial measurement.	-
4	Tighten nut of repair bolt	The repair bolt may not be turned once it has been fixed in place. When tightening the nut, counterhold the repair bolt otherwise the lock tabs in the rubber mount will be sheared off.
		Model 171	BA33.20-P-1014-01E
		Model 171	BA33.20-P-1015-01E