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

MODEL 211.0/2/6, 219.3

Shown on model 211

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Device

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Shown on model 211 without 4MATIC

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod & Jam Nut - Shown On Model 211 Without 4MATIC

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Shown on model 211 with 4MATIC

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod & Jam Nut - Shown On Model 211 With 4MATIC

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Fig 4: Locating Center Position Of Steering

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Shown on model 211

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Spreader

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	Check and adjust
1.1	Switch off the easy entry/exit for the driver seat and steering wheel	Vehicles with memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275 Otherwise the driver seat and steering wheel move into a different position if the driver door is opened or closed for example. Damage to the upper frame can occur when the retainer (055) is installed. The system is switched off via the buttons on the steering wheel in the "Comfort" menu of the multifunction display.
2	Swivel the sun visor to one side and fix the steering wheel in the center position using the retainer (055)	Carefully mount retainer (055), in order to avoid damaging the steering wheel or the headliner.
2			Fig 6
3	Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel	The steering gear is in the center position when the marking on the cap matches the marking on the control valve housing (arrow). If necessary, shift steering wheel, see: ↓ Remove/install steering wheel
		Model 211	AR46.10-P-0100T
		Model 219	AR46.10-P-0100TX
4	Insert wheel spreader (030) at the inside of the wheel at the front in the direction of travel	The elastic bearing of the transverse control arm and steering linkage produces a correspondingly large toe value that is reduced to the correct dimension in the ready-to-drive condition. Car chassis measuring device - electronic - with radio frequency (and emergency cable)
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-1001-07A
7	Tighten jam nut (10f)		*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
8	Remove retainer (055)		Fig 6
9	Remove wheel spreader (030)	Car chassis measuring device - electronic - with radio frequency (and emergency cable)
10	Check bellows for twisting and align if necessary

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 211 with 4MATIC	Model 211 except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-07A	Front axle overall toe-in	∠°	0° 10' (± 10')	0° 10' (± 6')

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 219
BE40.20-P-1001-07A	Front axle overall toe-in	∠°	0° 10' (± 6')

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29	Model 211.08/09/28/29	Model 219
BA46.40-P-1002-01E	Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	60	60	60

Fig 6: Identifying Holding Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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