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Checking alignment of spring control arm, camber strut, strut rod, thrust arm and tie rod on rear axle - AR40.30-P-0420A

MODEL 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Link, Camber Arm, Radius Rod, Thrust Arm And Track Rod Of Rear Axle
G04713646Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
INSPECT Check     
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. -
1 Carry out visual inspection IMPORTANT Check individual parts for damage, corrosion and wear  
MEASURING Measuring camber strut     
2 Remove camber strut (2) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0110V
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3 Insert measuring pins (041a, 041b)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
4 Measure dimension (L1) on both sides   BE40.30-P-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Measuring caliper WH58.30-Z-1006-12A
5 Remove measuring pins (041a, 041b)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
6 Install camber strut (2) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0110V
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MEASURING Measuring tension arm     
7 Remove torque strut (3) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0111V
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8 Insert measuring pins (041b, 041c)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
9 Measure dimension (L4) on both sides   BE40.30-P-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Measuring caliper *WH58.30-Z-1006-12A
10 Remove measuring pins (041b, 041c)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
11 Install torque strut (3) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0111V
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MEASURING Measuring track rod     
12 Remove tie rod (4) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0112V
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13 Insert measuring pin (041b). IMPORTANT Mark center point of tie rod end.  
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
14 Measure dimension (L3)   BE40.30-P-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Caliper gage, measuring range up to 400 mm WH58.30-Z-1006-12A
15 Remove measuring pin (041b).    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
16 Install tie rod (4) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0112V
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MEASURING Measuring torque strut     
17 Remove thrust arm (5) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0113V
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18 Insert measuring pins (041b, 041c)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
19 Measure dimension (L2) on both sides   BE40.30-P-1001-03A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Caliper gage, measuring range up to 400 mm WH58.30-Z-1006-12A
20 Remove measuring pins (041b, 041c)    
MEASURING Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
21 Install thrust arm (5) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0113V
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MEASURING Measuring spring link     
22 Remove spring link (6) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0119V
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23 Insert measuring pins (041d, 041e)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
24 Measure dimension (L5) on both sides   BE40.30-P-1001-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Telescopic measuring rod *124589011900
25 Remove measuring pins (041d, 041e)    
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Measuring pin for rear-axle wheel control   WF58.50-P-4030-01A
26 Install spring link (6) - -
    Model 171 AR35.20-P-0119V
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TEST VALUES FOR TORQUE STRUT/TENSION ARM/CAMBER STRUT, SPRING LINK, TRACK ROD ON REAR AXLE

Number Designation Model 171
BE40.30-P-1001-03A Dim. Camber strut "L1" mm 298.5 (±0.5)
Torque strut "L2" mm 314.5 (±0.5)
Track rod "L3" mm 257 (± 0.5)
Tension arm "L4" mm 247 (± 0.3)
Spring link "L5" mm 466.1 (±0.5)
For picture, see   AR40.30-P-0420A 
Fig 2: Identifying Telescopic Measuring Rod (124 589 01 19 00)
G04713647Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1006-12A Caliper gauge