INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
APPENDIX
V1.0, February 2015
Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
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4.13 Steering system modifications
Any modification of the steering system of the
vehicle is strictly forbidden.
Generally, no changes to the wheel alignment values are permitted. However, in
some cases, for instance if a considerable increment of the unladen weight of the
vehicle occurs as a result of the installation of the body or other equipment, it may
be suitable to calibrate the wheel alignment values, in order to adapt the vehicle in
the best way possible to its new operating conditions. Otherwise it could cause ex
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cessive wear on rims and suspension, besides shortening the life of the tyres.
4.14 Axle and wheel modifications
Axles
The modification of the undercarriage and axles is forbidden.
The addition of extra axles on the vehicle is not permitted.
The modification ofcontrol units, sensors, line routing for VDC and ABS is not per
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mitted.
WARNING
Modifications to the steering system could cause it to malfunction. This could lead
to loss of control of the vehicle, and accidents.
CAUTION
If changes are made to the steering system, the vehicle may lose the approval
certificate.
NOTICE
The important connections of the steering system should not be changed. If these
connections must be released, once the work is completed, they should be
restored to the original position and with the same torque.
NOTICE
To make changes in the values of wheel alignment, permission must be obtained
from HMC.