Front Axle
NOTE:
During procedures number(s) and letter(s) in parentheses correspond to number(s) and letter(s) inside the illustration(s). The word arrow(s) in parentheses is used to point out specific components or movement.
For checking riding height specifications, see FRONT & REAR RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If riding height is not within specification, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See ADJUSTING RIDING HEIGHT .
- Prepare for chassis alignment check. See PREPARATION FOR RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .
- Check riding height (vehicle level) at the front axle via the spring link inclination. See Figure .
- Prepare for use of Electronic Clinometer (CM 9606). Clean measurement points on track control arm.
- The sensor connecting cable (086b) of the measuring sensor (086a) must point towards the center of the vehicle, otherwise there will be measurement inaccuracies.
- Position the measuring sensor (086a) between the cast-in humps on the spring link and record the measured value in each case:
- Measuring point 1 (left front).
- Measuring point 2 (right front).
- Check vehicle level specifications, see FRONT & REAR RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
table. Check the following:
- Observe the maximum permissible difference in riding height (vehicle level) between the left and right side of vehicle.
- Specified test tolerance applies only when checking the riding height and not for calibration.
- If front riding height is outside of specification, see ADJUSTMENT (EXCEPT ACTIVE BODY CONTROL) under ADJUSTING RIDING HEIGHT.