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Axle Beam, Aligning to Vehicle


Axle beam, aligning to vehicle
Transverse alignment of axle beam





^ Determine distance between axle beam and side member.
Gap -a- should be same on right and left

Longitudinal alignment of axle beam





^ Measure dimension -a-.
Dimension -a-: 504 ± 2 mm
Tighten bolts for axle beam to 110 Nm plus additional 90°.
After installation, position of steering wheel must be checked with a road test
If steering wheel is crooked, an axle alignment must be performed!