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Check and adjust front axle toe - AR40.20-P-0323GZ

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Checking Front Axle Toe
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Shown on model 164.1 

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Spreader - Shown On Model 164.1
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Shown on model 164.1 

Fig 3: Identifying Tie Rod And Jam Nut
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MODIFICATION NOTES

10.3.06 Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Model 164.1/8 *BA46.40-P-1001-01K 
INSPECT Check and adjust     
1 Deactivate easy entry/exit NOTES 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 (1) is installed. AR54.30-P-1000-02GZ
2 Move steering wheel all the way up and all the way out IMPORTANT The lever for steering wheel adjustment is under the steering wheel on the left.
IMPORTANT This is necessary in order to install the retainer (1) correctly.
 
3 Fix steering wheel in center position SPECIAL TOOL Holding device Fig 4
4 Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel    
5 Install wheel spreader (2) IMPORTANT Install wheel spreader (2) at the front on the inside of the wheel.
IMPORTANT The elastic bearings of the spring control arms, torque struts and steering linkage produce a correspondingly large toe measurement which decreases to the correct value under driving conditions.
Wheel spreader
 
6 Adjust toe IMPORTANT To do this, slacken the lock nuts (4) on both sides and twist the tie rod (3) as necessary.
Total front axle toe with vehicle level
 
Model 164.1/8 with code 498, except model 164.120/121/156 *BE40.20-P-1001-07F 
Model 164.1 without code 498, with code 494, except model 164.120/121/156 *BE40.20-P-1002-07F 
Model 164.1 without code 498, without code 494, except model 164.120/121/156 *BE40.20-P-1003-07F 
Model 164.120/121/156 *BE40.20-P-1004-07F 
Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for front axle toe-in *BE40.20-P-1005-07F 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-01K 
FRONT AXLE TOE

Number Designation Model 164.1/8 with code 498, except model 164.120/121/156 Model 164.1 without code 498, with code 494, except model 164.120/121/156
BE40.20-P-1001-07F Total front axle toe with vehicle level +7.21° ∠° +0° 23' (±7') -
+6.71° ∠° +0° 21' (±7') -
+6.20° ∠° +0° 18' (±7') -
+5.70° ∠° +0° 16' (±7') -
+5.20° ∠° +0° 14' (±7') -
+4.70° ∠° +0° 11' (±7') -
+4.19° ∠° +0° 09' (±7') -
+3.69° ∠° +0° 07' (±7') -
+3.19° ∠° +0° 05' (±7') -
BE40.20-P-1002-07F Total front axle toe with vehicle level +10.98° ∠° - +0° 37' (±7')
+10.48° ∠° - +0° 34' (±7')
+9.97° ∠° - +0° 34' (±7')
+9.47° ∠° - +0° 28' (±7')
+8.97° ∠° - +0° 25' (±7')
+8.47° ∠° - +0° 22' (±7')
+7.96° ∠° - +0° 19' (±7')
+7.46° ∠° - +0° 17' (±7')
+6.96° ∠° - +0° 14' (±7')
BE40.20-P-1005-07F Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for front axle toe-in ∠° +7' +7'
FRONT AXLE TOE

Number Designation Model 164.1 without code 498, without code 494, except model 164.120/121/156 Model 164.120/121/156
BE40.20-P-1003-07F Total front axle toe with vehicle level +11.73° ∠° +0° 38' (±7') -
+11.23° ∠° +0° 35' (±7') -
+10.73° ∠° +0° 32' (±7') -
+10.23° ∠° +0° 28' (±7') -
+9.72° ∠° +0° 25' (±7') -
+9.22° ∠° +0° 23' (±7') -
+8.72° ∠° +0° 20' (±7') -
+8.21° ∠° +0° 17' (±7') -
+7.71° ∠° +0° 14' (±7') -
BE40.20-P-1004-07F Total front axle toe with vehicle level +9.09° ∠° - +0° 33' (±7')
+8.59° ∠° - +0° 30' (±7')
+8.08° ∠° - +0° 28' (±7')
+7.59° ∠° - +0° 25' (±7')
+7.08° ∠° - +0° 22' (±7')
+6.58° ∠° - +0° 20' (±7')
+6.08° ∠° - +0° 18' (±7')
+5.58° ∠° - +0° 15' (±7')
+5.07° ∠° - +0° 13' (±7')
BE40.20-P-1005-07F Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for front axle toe-in ∠° +7' +7'
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA46.40-P-1001-01K Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 100
Fig 4: Identifying Holding Device (129 589 01 21 00)
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