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Adjust parking brake - AR42.20-P-0540GX

MODEL 463.270/ 271 

Shows left rear 

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bolt And Brake Adjuster
G07876422DANGERIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of death  cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Raise vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000G
2 Remove one wheel bolt (1) at wheel    
3 Turn wheel so that brake adjuster (2) is accessible through opening of wheel bolt (1).    
4 Continue turning the brake adjuster (2) until the brake shoes are resting against the drum surface. IMPORTANT The parking brake must be disengaged completely.  
5 Turn brake adjuster (2) back three detents. IMPORTANT It must be possible to turn the wheel without noticeable resistance.  
6 Screw in wheel bolt (1) and tighten IMPORTANT Check that all wheel bolts (1) at wheel are seated tightly.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA40.10-P-1002-01D 
7 Check parking brake on roller dynamometer and adjust if necessary   AR42.20-P-0550GG 
WHEELS

Number Designation Model 460, 461, 463
BA40.10-P-1002-01D Wheel bolt to light alloy rim Nm 130