Adjust toe at the front axle (FA) - AR40.20-P-0264I

MODEL 215, 220

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Device And Mounting

Shown on model 220 without 4MATIC

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod And Locknut (Shown On Model 220 Without 4MATIC)

Shown on model 220 with 4MATIC

Fig 3: Locating Center Position Of Steering (Model 220 With 4MATIC)

Shown on model 220 without 4MATIC

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Spreader - Shown On Model 203 Without 4MATIC

	Adjust
1	Switch off easy entry/exit for driver seat and steering wheel	Otherwise the driver seat and steering wheel move into a different position if the driver door is opened or closed for example. The upper frame may be damaged when the holding device (055) is installed. Switching off takes place via the buttons on the steering wheel in the "comfort" menu of the multifunction display.
2	Swivel sun visor to one side and fix steering wheel in center position using retainer (055)	Carefully mount retainer (055), in order to avoid damaging the steering wheel or the headliner.
			Fig 5
3	Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel	The steering gear is centered when the marking on the cap is aligned with the mark on the control valve housing. If necessary, shift steering wheel, see: ↓ Remove/install steering wheel
		Model 215 except model 215.374/379 Model 220 except model 220.074/174/179	AR46.10-P-0100I
		Model 215.374/379, 220.074/174/179	AR46.10-P-0100AM
4	Install wheel spreader (030) at the front in the direction of travel on the inside of the wheel (in the direction of travel).	The elastic bearing of the transverse control arm and steering linkage produces a correspondingly large toe value that is reduced to the correct dimension in the ready-to-drive condition.
			*WH58.30-Z-1005-14A
5	Counterhold tie rod (10) at the hexagon and loosen jam nut (10f)
6	Rotate the tie rods (10) to adjust the toe angle.		*BE40.20-P-1001-07A
7	Tighten jam nut (10f)		*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
8	Remove retainer (055)		Fig 5
9	Remove wheel spreader (030)		*WH58.30-Z-1005-14A
10	Check bellows for twisting and align if necessary

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 215	Model 220
BE40.20-P-1001-07A	Front axle overall toe-in	∠°	0° 15'(±10')	0° 15'(±10')

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 215	Model 220 except model 220.083/084/087/183/184/187	Model 220.083/084/087/183/184/187
BA46.40-P-1002-01E	Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	60	60	60

Fig 5: Identifying Retainer (129 589 01 21 00)

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1005-14A	Pressure device for wheels, Firma Beissbarth D-80993 Munchen