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Checking vehicle level at front and rear axles - AR40.20-P-0300D

MODEL 129 with CODE (216b) adaptive damping system (ADS) with level control 

Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Level Front And Rear Axles - Model 129 With Code (216b)
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INSPECT Checking     
1 Check oil level of level control    
2 Check vehicle level IMPORTANT Level adjustment switch (S77): OFF  *BE40.20-P-1001-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Measuring device (01) for front axle Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Measuring device (02) for rear axle Figure
  Adjusting     
3 Unscrew, screw on connecting rod (3c) of the front axle at the level controller (3b).    
4 Unscrew, screw on connecting rod (55) of the rear axle at the level controller (3).    
5 Engine: idling     
6 Adjust vehicle level using the lever of the level controller of the front axle (3b) or the rear axle (3) IMPORTANT Always adjust the vehicle level from the bottom upwards until the specified adjustment values are obtained at the measuring devices. *BE40.20-P-1001-01A 
7 Fix lever of the level controller at the front axle (3b) or rear axle (3) Alignment tool (4 mm) in center position (hole "a")  
8 Engine: OFF     
9 Adjust connecting rods (3c, 55) to the resultant length and install on the lever of the level controller (hole "c") without any tension. IMPORTANT The control rod may only  be adjusted in the normal position  (Switch S77 not operated, malfunction indicator lamp: OFF  ). Check swivelling range of control rods.  
10 Check and correct headlamp adjustment WM Volume 3, 8251  
VEHICLE LEVEL AT FRONT/REAR AXLE

Number Designation Model 129 except USA ONLY Model 129 USA ONLY
BE40.20-P-1001-01A Front and rear axle level switch OFF  Normal level (control point) mm - 4±10 -6±10
Fig 2: Identifying Measuring Device (201 589 00 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Measuring Device (201 589 01 21 00)
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