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40 19 23 Installing caster eccentric · Includes: Replacing series control arm by a Differences with respect to the
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40 19 23 Installing caster eccentric
Includes: Replacing series control arm by a Differences with respect to the series
service control arm with caster eccentric. control arm
In order to realise caster adjustment,the
Note service control arm is provicledwith a special
The caster is not adjustable on standard bearing at the connecting p~int to the diagonal
vehicles. arm.
A caster eccentric can be retrofitted in the
case of after sales service if necessary*, This special bearing has a larger bore with
respect to the series control arm (dimension X).
The series control arm must be replaced by an There are also corresPOndi1g bearing surfaces
adjustable control arm (service control arm) for for the two eccentrics. ,
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). ~
Part No. for vehicles with automatic headlight
beam adjustment = 996 341 941 01 (status:
October 1999). It can also be used for vehicles / without automatic headlightbeam adjustment. D @""
The set consists of a special screw (A),two A- lfJ @/B eccentrics (8) and the fastening nut (C).
Onlythe fastening nut (C) is available as a single
part.
A = Special screw I 479_97
B = 2 eccentrics
C = Fasteningnut i
D = Service control arm. Dimensionx = 20 mm
(dimensionX on series qontrol arm = 14 mm)
* ReGuirement: In the case of caster values lying outside the tolerance or excessi~ecaster difference
between the right and left sides, in combinationwith a complaint about the handlin~. Requiredvaluesin
Repair Group 44. '
Prerequisitefor installation:wheel suspensionparts and body mounting points are lin order.
The caster eccentric must never be used to compensatefor incorrect caster v~lues resulting from
deformed parts.
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Printed in Germany -34, 1999 9964019
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