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

MODEL 171, 203, 209 

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Device And Mounting

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Shown on model 203 without 4MATIC 

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod And Locknut - Shown On Model 203 Without 4MATIC

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Shown on model 203 without 4MATIC 

Fig 3: Locating Steering Gear Center Position - Shown On Model 203 Without 4MATIC

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Shown on model 203 without 4MATIC 

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Spreader - Shown On Model 203 Without 4MATIC

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1.1	Switch off easy entry/exit	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. The upper frame may be damaged when the holding device (055) is installed. Switching off takes place via the buttons on the steering wheel in the "comfort" menu of the multifunction display.
2	Swivel sun visor to one side and fix steering wheel in center position using retainer (055)	Carefully mount retainer (055), in order to avoid damaging the steering wheel or the headliner.
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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 (arrows).If necessary, offset steering wheel, see: ↓ Remove/install steering wheel
		Model 171	AR46.10-P-0100V
4	Install wheel spreader (030) at the front in the direction of travel on the inside of the wheel.	The elastic mounts of the transverse control arms and steering linkage result in a correspondingly large toe value which reduces to the correct dimension in the driving condition.
5	Counterhold tie rod (10) at the hexagon and loosen jam nut (10f)
6	Adjust track width by twisting the tie rod (10)		BE40.20-P-1001-07A
7	Tighten jam nut (10f)		BA46.40-P-1002-01E
8	Remove retainer (055)		Fig 5
9	Remove wheel spreader (030)	-	-
10	Check bellows for twisting and align if necessary	-	-

Fig 5: Identifying Retainer (129 589 01 21 00)

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