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BPW axles with air suspension

13.7 Lifting stroke

The ride height of air suspension units equipped When activating the lift device, the pneumatic cylin-
with an axle lift should be set at a minimum of ap- der is charged and the ride height is automatically
prox. 100 mm upward travel. increased by approx. 40 mm.
If the ride height cannot be set according to the
minimum suspension retraction, a pneumatic cylin- Observe total height of the vehicle!
der can be installed on the air suspension valve.

L Liiffttiinngg ssttrrookkee The axle lift stroke equals the suspension retraction
stroke. The free space under the tyres is reduced by
the upward travel of the tyres.

LH
R

FR R St

Ground clearance under the tyre
FR = LH (R R St )
Wheel base to king pin
LH min. 100 mm
with raised axle

FR = Free space
LH = Lifting stroke
R St = Tyre radius statically loaded
R = Tyre radius unloaded

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