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Adjust toe at the front axle (FA) - AR40.20-P-0264P

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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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  Adjust     
1.1 Switch off easy entry/exit Vehicles with memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275
NOTES 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.
IMPORTANT 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) NOTES Carefully mount retainer (055), in order to avoid damaging the steering wheel or the headliner.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
3 Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel IMPORTANT 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 203, 209 AR46.10-P-0100P
    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. IMPORTANT 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.  
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1005-14A 
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) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1002-01E 
8 Remove retainer (055) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
9 Remove wheel spreader (030) COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1005-14A 
10 Check bellows for twisting and align if necessary    
FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number Designation Model 171 Model 203 with 4MATIC Model 203 ECE, except 4MATIC Model 203 USA, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-07A Front axle overall toe-in ∠ ° 0° 12'(±10') 0° 00'(±10') 0° 20'(±10') 0° 12'(±10')
FRONT AXLE TOE CHECK VALUES

Number Designation Model 209.3/4 ECE Model 209.3/4 USA
BE40.20-P-1001-07A Front axle overall toe-in ∠ ° 0° 20'(±10') 0° 12'(±10')
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 171 Model 203 except 203.081 / 084/281 / 284 Model 203.081/084/281/284 Model 209
BA46.40-P-1002-01E Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 60 60 60 60
Fig 5: Identifying Retainer (129 589 01 21 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1005-14A Pressure device for wheels,
Firma Beissbarth D-80993 Munchen
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