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

CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation Model 216 except vehicles with mixed tires, except 4MATIC: Front axle 255/45 R 18, rear axle 275/45 R 18 or front axle 255/45 R 19, rear axle 275/45 R 19
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-0322-03SD 

IMPORTANT Tolerance for caster ±30'

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

Fig 1: Identifying Caster Tolerance Chart
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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): +1.0°

    Rear axle level value (RA): - 2.0°

    = Caster value 9° 17' (±30')