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

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MODEL 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218

Shows model 204.0

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Device

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Shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod And Jam Nut

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Shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC

Fig 3: Identifying Center Position

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Shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Spreader

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	Checking
1	Carry out initial measurement		AR40.20-P-0200CW
	Adjusting
2	Deactivate easy entry/exit feature for the steering wheel	With code (275) (Memory package) Easy entry/exit function for driver seat and steering wheel must be deactivated Otherwise the steering wheel moves to a different position if, e.g. the driver door is opened or closed. The headliner or windshield may then be damaged when the holding device (055) is installed.
3	Check center position (arrow) of steering gear and steering wheel	The steering gear is in the center position for the steering gear (arrow), when the marking on the cap lines up with the marking on the control valve housing. If the center position of the steering wheel does not match the center position of the steering gear (arrow): ↓
		Move steering wheel by one tooth only.	AR46.10-P-0100CW
4	Fix steering wheel in center position using holding device (055); to do this, insert the holding device (055) in front of the sun visor	Protect the emblem in the steering wheel against damage. Otherwise the holding device (055) may make an indent on the emblem.
		Holding device	Fig 4
5	Insert wheel spreader (030) in direction of driving at the front on the interior side of the wheel
6	Counterhold tie rod (10) at the hexagon and loosen jam nut (10f)
7	Adjust toe by turning tie rod (10)		*BE40.20-P-1001-07Y
8	Tighten jam nut (10f)		*BA46.40-P-1002-01N
9	Remove holding device (055)
10	Remove wheel spreader (030)
11	Check boot for twisting	If boot twisted: ↓ Straighten out boot.
12	Activate easy entry/exit feature for the steering wheel	with CODE 275 (Memory package)
	Checking
13	Conduct initial measurement		AR40.20-P-0200CW

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 204.0/2/3/9 except AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-07Y	Total front axle toe at vehicle level	∠°	0° 10' (±10')

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 204
BA46.40-P-1002-01N	Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65

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

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