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

MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212, 218

Shows model 204.0

Fig 1: Identifying Holding Device (Shown On Model 204.9)

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Shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod And Jam Nut Of Front Axle Toe (Illustration Shows Model 204.0 Without 4MATIC)

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Shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC

Fig 3: Locating Center Position (Shown On Model 204.0 Without 4MATIC)

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Shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Spreader Of Front Axle (Shown On Model 204.0 Without 4MATIC)

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	Adjust
1	Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel	Model 204, 207 with code (275) Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) 212, 218 with code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats Model 172 with code (275) Memory package AR54.30-P-1000-02W for electrically adjustable front seats It is essential to deactivate the easy entry and exit feature for the steering wheel. The steering wheel will otherwise move to a different position if, for example, the driver door is opened or closed. The headliner or windshield can then be damaged if the H holding device (055) is installed.	AR54.34-P-1000-02W
2	Fix steering wheel in center position using retainer (055); to do this, insert the retainer (055) in front of the sun visor	Protect the emblem in the steering wheel against damage. The holding device (055) can otherwise damage the emblem. Holding device	*129589012100
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
		Model 204, 207	AR46.10-P-0100CW
		Model 172, 212, 218	AR46.10-P-0100EW
4	Position wheel spreader (030) on inside of wheels at front relative to direction of travel
5	Counterhold tie rod (10) at the hexagon and loosen jam nut (10f)
6	Rotate the tie rods (10) to adjust the toe angle.	Model 172	*BE40.20-P-1001-07A
		Model 204, 207, 212, 218	*BE40.20-P-1001-07I
7	Tighten jam nut (10f)	Model 204, 207, 212, 218	*BA46.40-P-1002-01N
		Model 172	*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
8	Remove retainer (055)	Holding device	*129589012100
9	Remove wheel spreader (030)
10	Check the boot for angular movement and align if necessary
11	Activate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel	212, 218 with code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats Model 204, 207 with code (275) Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) Model 172 with code (275) Memory package AR54.30-P-1000-02W for electrically adjustable front seats	AR54.30-P-1000-02W

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 172
BE40.20-P-1001-07A	Front axle overall toe-in ∠°		0° 10' (±10')

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 204.0/2/9	Model 207	Model 212.0/1/2 except AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-07I	Front axle overall toe-in	∠°	0° 10' (±10')	0° 10' (±10')	0° 10' (±10')

FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number	Designation		Model 212.0/1/2 AMG	Model 218
BE40.20-P-1001-07I	Front axle overall toe-in	∠°	0° 18' (+7')	0° 10' (±10')

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 172
BA46.40-P-1002-01E	Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 204	Model 207	Model 212	Model 218
BA46.40-P-1002-01N	Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65	65	65	65

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

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