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Fig. 5 Checking distances between rear axle and wheelhousings
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Install both wheel bolts and fasten brake discs.

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Place straightedge wheel mounting surface of brake disc and use depth gauge to measure distance between strut adapter and wheelhousing on
left and right sides.

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Measuring point is bead on strut adapter (arrow at a in illustration).

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If necessary loosen bearing mounts and slide rear axle in transverse direction until spacing is equal.

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Maximum difference between left and right sides: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) measured at strut adapter

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Tighten mounting bolts on both rear beam axle bearing mounts to specified torque.

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