Check and adjust camber and caster at front axle - AR40.20-P-0322C

MODEL 170, 202, 208 

Camber 

Fig 1: Identifying Camber Components At Front Axle - Model 170, 202, 208

Caster 

Fig 2: Identifying Caster Components At Front Axle - Model 170, 202, 208

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe-in at the front and rear axle replaced by reference to chassis alignment

Step 11

	Check
	Risk of injury  from jamming or bruises  when working on springs or spring bosses which are tensioned	Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally shield off hazardous area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
1	Observe general information on chassis alignment		AR40.20-P-0201A
2.1	Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with Mercedes-Benz measuring device and adjust if necessary	with Mercedes-Benz measuring device
		Model 170 up to 28.02.00, model 170 with AMG lowering kit, models 202, 208	AR40.20-P-0300A
2.2	Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclinometer and adjust if necessary	with electronic inclinometer
		Models 170, 202, 208	AR40.20-P-0301A
3	Check camber and assign tabular value	Model 170 up to 28.02.00	AR40.20-P-0322-02B
		Model 170 as of 01.03.00	AR40.20-P-0322-02BA
		Model 202, 208	AR40.20-P-0322-02A
4	Check caster and assign tabular value	Measurement with wheels turned 20°.
		Model 170 up to 28.02.00	AR40.20-P-0322-03B
		Model 170 as of 01.03.00	AR40.20-P-0322-03BA
		Model 202, 208	AR40.20-P-0322-03A
	Adjust
5	Raise vehicle.
6	Clamp front spring		AR32.20-P-0200-01A
7	Install repair bolt (19c)	Screw on nut (19b) of repair kit until it abuts, but do not tighten yet, so that the rubber mount of the transverse control arm can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension.	AR40.20-P-0322-01B
8	Unclamp front springs	Lower vehicle and settle the suspension by pulling and pushing firmly several times.	AR32.20-P-0200-01A
9	Check the vehicle level at the front axle again after the camber and caster adjustment	The vehicle level must match the dimension established during the initial measurement. With Mercedes-Benz measuring device:
		Model 170 up to 28.02.00, model 170 with AMG lowering kit, models 202, 208 With electronic inclinometer:	AR40.20-P-0300A
		Models 170, 202, 208	AR40.20-P-0301A
10	Tighten nut (19b) of the repair kit	The repair bolt (19c) must not be twisted after fixing in position by the adjusting washers and should be counter-held when tightening the nut (19b) of the repair kit.
			*BA40.20-P-1005-01A
11	Check toe-in at front and rear axle and adjust if necessary.	See ↓
		Perform chassis alignment check	AR40.20-P-0200A

CHASSIS ALIGNMENT

Number	Designation		Model 202	Model 170	Model 208
BA40.20-P-1005-01A	Nut, repair kit	Nm	120	120	120