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AR40.30-P-0402-01R Carrying Out Distance and Comparison Measurements on Front Axle



AR40.30-P-0402-01R Carrying out distance and comparison measurements on front axle
- except CODE (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series"


Modification notes:




Test values for distance and comparison measurements on front axle:




Special Tools:





The measuring fixture set is designed in such a way, that the measuring bolts can be bolted together to match the vehicle's measuring points consisting of mounting bolts, extensions and measuring tips.

The configuration of the measuring bolts is shown in the table, where the numbers in the column headed "Measuring tip configuration" denote the special tool end numbers.
For example: 02/06/10 = 168 589 07 63 02 (support stud) 168 589 07 63 06 (extension) 168 589 07 63 10 (measuring tip)




Component Identification:





1 Measure comparison dimension (V1) from the check bore (K) to the cast surface on the torque strut (18). Measure on the left and right side in each case.

In order to assess the effects of accident damage, the bearings on the torque strut and spring control arm must be undamaged. The inaccuracies resulting from the tolerances of the bearings render the dimension (V1) usable to a certain extent only.

Shown on vehicle with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Component Identification:





2 comparison dimension (V2) from the check bore (K) to the body longitudinal member. Measure on the left and right side in each case.

This measurement is a reference dimension for the body.

Shown on vehicle with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Component Identification:





3 Measure comparison dimension (V3) from the check bore (K) to the centering point of the mounting bolt of the spring control arm on the front axle carrier. Measure on the left and right side in each case.

Shown on vehicle with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Component Identification:





4 Measure comparison dimension (V6) from the check bore (K) to the centering point of the mounting screw of the torque strut on the front axle carrier. Measure on the left and right side in each case.

Shown on vehicle with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Component Identification:





5 Measure distance dimension (V8) from the centering point of the Ton( bolt heads between the rear bearings of the front axle carrier.

Shown on vehicle without code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Component Identification:





6 Measure distance dimension (V9) from the centering point of the Torx(R) bolt heads between the front bearings of the front axle carrier.

Shown on vehicle without code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Component Identification:





7 Measure distance dimension (V10) diagonally to the centering point of the Torx(R) bolt heads between the front and rear bearing of the front axle carrier. Measure on the left and right side in each case.

Shown on vehicle with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)