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Body, front

Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Front Longitudinal Members - Body, Front
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Distance between front longitudinal members

NOTE:
  • Dimensions only for checking. Alignment bracket set is standard.
Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Suspension Strut Mountings - Body, Front
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Distance between suspension strut mountings

Diagonal dimension, hood hinge fastening point - tip of wheel housing

Distance between tips of wheel housings.

NOTE:
  • Dimensions only for checking. Alignment bracket set is standard.
Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Hood Hinge Fastening Points
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Distance between the hood hinge fastening points

Distance between the hood hinge fastening point and the tip of the wheel housing

Fig 4: Identifying Diagonal Dimension Of Windshield Opening
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Diagonal dimension of the windshield opening

Distance between plenum chamber flange and roof flange.