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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
AXLE GEOMETRY
Conditions for checking and adjusting
Vehicle heights at reference height
Rear height
Fr ont height
L2
L1
Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height.
Steering rack locked at mid point (see corresponding operation).
H1 = R1 L1
H1= Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the front
subframe and the ground.
R1= Front wheel radius under load.L1= Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone
underneath the front subframe.
H2 = R2 + L2
H2= Measurement between the measuring zone underneath the rear
sill and the ground.
R2=Rear wheel radius under load.L2= Distance between the wheel axis and the measuring zone
underneath the rear sill.
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C3 PLURIEL
C3 Pluriel
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AXLES
SUSPENSION
STEERING
H1 = R1 – L1 H1’ = R1 – L1’
H1
= From the front suspension arm linkage bolt axis to the ground.R1= Radius of the front wheel when laden.L1= From the centre of the wheel to the front suspension arm linkage
bolt axis.
H1’= From the front jacking point to the ground.L1’= From the front jacking point to the radius of the front wheel when
laden.
H2 = R2 L2
H2
= From the rear axle silentblock face to the ground.R2= Radius of the rear wheel when laden.L2= From the centre of the wheel to the rear axle silentblock face.
AXLE GEOMETRY
Checks at reference height
NOTE:
To make the setting of reference height easier, it is acceptable to take the measurement from the flange of the jacking point.
WARNING: The values shown should only be used as guides. In case of doubt, check the settings at reference height
Rear heightFront height
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Conditions for checking and adjusting:Tyres inflated to correct pressures. Vehicle at reference height. Steering rack locked at mid point(see corresponding operation).
