Checking and adjusting camber and caster of front wheels

AR40.20-P-0322B

Checking and adjusting camber and caster of front wheels

20.5.94

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Checking

1

Follow general information on chassis alignment check.

AR40.20-P-0201A

2

Check vehicle level at front axle and rear axle.

AR40.20-P-0300B

3

Install measuring device for caster (04) in the fixing points on the steering knuckle.

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4

Check camber and caster.

Camber

*BE40.20-P-1001-06A

Caster

*BE40.20-P-1002-06A

Adjusting

5

Adjust camber (front cam bolt, 19) and caster (rear cam bolt, 20) at the wishbone mount.

 The wheel spreader must not be used to adjust the toe-in. The specified value of camber or caster cannot be adjusted .

*BA40.20-P-1004-01A

Check upper wishbone, steering knuckle and body for accident damage and the supporting joints and follower joints for wear.

Number

Designation

Model 140 up to 12/92

Model 140 as of 01/93

Model 140 suspension for increased ground clearance

BE40.20-P-1001-06A

Camber

at 0° toe-in

–0° 10' (–20'/+10')

–0° 20' (–20'/+10')

0° (–20'/+10')

BE40.20-P-1002-06A

Caster

at 0° toe-in

10° 10' 30'

10° 21'30'

9° 55'30'

with wheels turned

9° 30' 30'

9° 40'30'

9° 20'30'

Number

Designation

Model 140

BA40.20-P-1004-01A

Nut of cam bolt

Nm

180