Installing caster eccentric: Notes
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Includes: Replacing series control arm by a service control arm with caster eccentric.
NOTE:
- The caster is not adjustable on standard vehicles. A caster eccentric can be retrofitted in the case of after sales service if necessary (Requirement: In the case of caster values lying outside the tolerance or excessive caster difference between the right and left sides, in combination with a complaint about the handling. Required values in WHEELS, TYRES, SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT . Prerequisite for installation: wheel suspension parts and body mounting points are in order. The caster eccentric must never be used to compensate for incorrect caster values resulting from deformed parts.).
The series control arm must be replaced by an adjustable control arm (service control arm) for this purpose. The installation of only one service control arm is permissible.
The service control arm is delivered with a caster adjusting facility (as a set). Refer to the Parts Catalogue for the spare part No . The set consists of a special screw (A), two eccentrics (B) and the fastening nut (C). Only the fastening nut (C) is available as a single part.