JOSAM laser AM
Measuring system
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Measurement of front axles
Measurement of out of square front axle
Check if a front axle with a steering spindle is out
of square by using a tape measure.
Use the tape measure to measure the distance
between the locating eye to a common reference
point on the axle, i.e. from the spring-eye grease
fitting to the u-bolt hole on the axle.
Write down the value on the Test Report Sheet.
Maximum allowed difference is 5 mm.
Example:
Left side
Right side
Difference
865
865 mm
860 mm
5 mm
860