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AR40.20-P-0322-03CW Check Caster, Match With Value In Table



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





Note Different versions of cross struts

Note: The same version (A or B) must be installed on both sides of the vehicle.





A Old version (sanded surface 1, hump 3)
B New version (sanded surface 2, hump 4)

Depending on the cross strut version the table column

"A" for the old cross strut version (A) or
"B" for the new cross strut version (B)

are used.





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

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 for A (old cross strut version), see table:
Front-axle level value (FA): +5.8° (column A)
Rear-axle level value (RA): +2°
= Caster angle value 10° 21' (30')

Example for B (new cross strut version), see table:
Front-axle level value (FA): +7.3° (column B)
Rear-axle level value (RA): +2°
= Caster angle value 10° 21' (30')

FA Front axle level value
RA Rear axle level value