Adjust front axle toe - AR40.20-P-0264SX

MODEL 216, 221.0 /1 

Fig 1: Identifying Hold Device

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Shown on model 221 without 4MATIC 

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod And Jam Nut

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Shown on model 221 without 4MATIC 

Fig 3: Identifying Center Position

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Shown on model 221 without 4MATIC 

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Spreader

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1	Switch off easy entry/exit feature for the 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 seat may be damaged if the brake pedal winch is installed. The system is switched off via the COMAND system.
2	Fix steering wheel in center position using retainer (055); to do this, insert the retainer (055) in front of the sun visor		Fig 5
3	Check center position (arrow) of steering gear and steering wheel	The steering gear is in the center position (arrow) when the marking on the cap matches the marking on the control valve housing. Adjust steering wheel by max. one tooth if necessary: ↓
		Remove/install steering wheel.	AR46.10-P-0100SX
4	Insert wheel spreader (030) at the inside of the wheel at the front in the direction of travel	The elastic mounts of the spring control arms, the torque struts and the steering linkage result in a correspondingly large toe value which reduces to the correct dimension in the drive condition.
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-1001-07H
7	Tighten jam nut (10f)		*BA46.40-P-1002-01M
8	Remove retainer (055)		Fig 5
9	Remove wheel spreader (030)
10	Check the boot for angular movement and align if necessary

Fig 5: Identifying Holding Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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