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  Tracking Gauge and Steel Tape  
 

REPAIRING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS

CHECKING DAMAGE : Tracking Gauge and Steel Tape

Measure the distance between two points. Before using the tracking gauge, check the measuring points with the steel tape.

(1) TRACKING GAUGE

  

Fit the tracking gauge correctly to the measuring point.
The dimension is indicated between the hole center.
If measurement is unavailable, use the method shown below.

(2) STEEL TAPE

  

Shape the end of the rule for ease of measurement.
If the measuring point hole diameter is different, use the following measuring method.