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Check and adjust front axle toe-in - AR40.20-P-0323C

MODEL 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Checking & Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In
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INSPECT Check and adjust     
1 Set steering wheel in center position SPECIAL TOOL Use holding device (055) Fig 2
2 Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel The steering gear is in the center position when the separating line of the steering coupling coincides with the marking notch on the steering gear (arrows). If necessary, offset the steering wheel by a maximum of one tooth  
3 Insert the wheel spreader (030) on the inside of the wheel at the front viewed in the direction of travel, remove IMPORTANT The flexible mounts on the transverse control arms result in a correspondingly large toe angle which reduces to the specified level when the vehicle is operational. *WH58.30-Z-1005-14A 
4 Rotate the tie rods (10) to adjust the toe angle. IMPORTANT Check that the rubber boot on the inner joint is not twisted after adjusting the toe *BE40.20-P-1001-07A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA40.20-P-1007-01A 
FRONT AXLE TOE-IN TEST VALUES

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BE40.20-P-1001-07A Front axle total toe-in ∠ ° 0° 20'(± 10') 0° 25'(± 10') 0° 25'(± 10')
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHASSIS ALIGNMENT

Number Designation Model 202 Model 170 Model 208
BA40.20-P-1007-01A Lock nut Nm 50 50 50
Fig 2: Identifying Retainer (129 589 01 21 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

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