Adjust camber and caster at the front axle - AR40.20-P-0263SX

MODEL 216, 221.0/1

Camber, shown on model 221 without 4MATIC, without code (Z07) Highest protection

Fig 1: Adjusting Camber - Shown On Model 221

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Caster, shown on model 221 without 4MATIC, without code (Z07) Highest protection

Fig 2: Adjusting Caster - Shown On Model 221

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	Adjust
1	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 216 MODEL 221 without CODE Z07 (Top protection)	AR61.20-P-1105SX
1	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 221.1 with CODE Z07 (Top protection)	AR61.20-P-1105SXS
2.1	Install repair bolt (19c)	except code Z07 (top protection)
			AR40.20-P-0322-01SX
		Screw on the nut (19b) until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount of the torque strut (18) or spring control arm (17) can twist when rocking the vehicle to settle the suspension. Camber at vehicle level: ↓
		Model 221 except 4MATIC	*BE40.20-P-1001-13N
		Model 221 4MATIC	*BE40.20-P-1001-13NA
		MODEL 216 Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle: ↓	*BE40.20-P-1001-13NB
		Model 221 except 4MATIC	*BE40.20-P-1002-13N
		Model 221 4MATIC	*BE40.20-P-1002-13NA
		MODEL 216 Check caster, assign tabular value: ↓	*BE40.20-P-1002-13NB
		Model 216 4MATIC	AR40.20-P-0322-03SCM
		Model 216 except 4MATIC	AR40.20-P-0322-03SD
		Model 221 except CODE (Z07) Top protection Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle ↓	AR40.20-P-0322-03SY
		Model 216, model 221 except code (Z07) Top protection Caster ↓	*BE40.20-P-1001-20D
		Model 216, model 221 except code (Z07) Top protection	*BE40.20-P-1002-20D
2.2	Install eccentric disks	With code Z07 (Top protection)
			AR40.20-P-0322-01SX
		For adjustment operations, the shims with a centric bore must be replaced with shims with an eccentric bore. Screw on the nut until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount of the torque strut (18) or spring control arm (17) can twist when rocking the vehicle to settle the suspension. Camber at vehicle level: ↓
		Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle: ↓	*BE40.20-P-1001-13N
		Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection ↓ Check caster, assign tabular value:	*BE40.20-P-1002-13N
		Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle ↓	AR40.20-P-0322-03SXS
		Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection Caster ↓	*BE40.20-P-1001-20D
		Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection	*BE40.20-P-1002-20D
3	Recheck vehicle level at front axle after adjusting the camber and caster		AR40.20-P-0301SX
3		The vehicle level must match the values determined during the initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0301SX
4	Tighten nut (19b)	The repair bolt (19c) must not turn after fixing. Counterhold the repair bolt (19c) when tightening the nut (19b). Otherwise the lock tabs in the front axle carrier may be damaged.
		Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1005-01M
		Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1006-01M

CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number	Designation			MODEL 221.02/05/07/12/15/17 except CODE Z07, except CODE Z07+Z19	MODEL 221.09/19 with CODE Z07, with CODE Z07+Z19
BE40.20-P-1001-13N	Camber at vehicle level	+4.9°	∠°	-0° 21' (+15'/-30')	-0° 22' (+15'/-30')
		+3.9°	∠°	-0° 27' (+15'/-30')	-0° 28' (+15'/-30')
		+2.9°	∠°	-0° 35'(+15'/-30')	-0° 33' (+15'/-30')
		+1.9°	∠°	-0° 41' (+15'/-30')	-0° 40' (+15'/-30')
		+0.9°	∠°	-0° 48' (+15'/-30')	-0° 48' (+15'/-30')
		-0.1°	∠°	-0° 55'(+15'/-30')	-

CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number	Designation			MODEL 221 with 4MATIC, with ENGINE 651
BE40.20-P-1001-13NA	Camber at vehicle level	+11.0°	∠°	0° 00' (+15'/-30')
		+9.0°	∠°	-0° 13' (+15'/-30')
		+7.0°	∠°	-0° 25' (+15'/-30')
		+5.0°	∠°	-0° 38' (+15'/-30')
		+3.0°	∠°	-0° 50' (+15'/-30')

CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number	Designation			MODEL 216 except 4MATIC	MODEL 216 with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13NB	Camber at vehicle level	+5.0°	∠°	-	-0° 37' (+16'/-24')
		+3.1°	∠°	-0° 33' (+16'/-24')	-
		+3.0°	∠°	-	-0° 49' (+16'/-24')
		+2.6°	∠°	-0° 36' (+16'/-24')	-
		+2.1°	∠°	-0° 40' (+16'/-24')	-
		+1.6°	∠°	-0° 44' (+16'/-24')	-
		+1.1°	∠°	-0° 47' (+16'/-24')	-
		+1.0°	∠°	-	-1° 03' (+16'/-24')
		+0.6°	∠°	-0° 50' (+16'/-24')	-
		+0.1°	∠°	-0° 53' (+16'/-24')	-
		0.0°	∠°	-	-1° 08' (+16'/-24')
		-0.4°	∠°	-0° 58' (+16'/-24')	-
		-0.9°		-1° 01' (+16'/-24')	-

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number	Designation		Model 216 except 4MATIC	MODEL 216 with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-20D	Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle	∠°	30'	30'

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number	Designation		MODEL 221.08/18 MODEL 221.094/194	MODEL 221.128/176 with CODE Z07 (Top protection)
BE40.20-P-1001-20D	Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle	∠°	30'	30'

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number	Designation		MODEL 221.00/02/05/07/10/15, 221.12 (except 221.128), 221.17 (except 221.176) MODEL 221.095/195 MODEL 221.128/176 without CODE Z07 (Top protection)
BE40.20-P-1001-20D	Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle	∠°	30'

CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number	Designation		MODEL 221.02/05/07/12/15/1 7 except CODE Z07, except CODE Z07+Z19	MODEL 221.09/19 with CODE Z07, with CODE Z07+Z19
BE40.20-P-1002-13N	Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle	∠°	30'	30'

CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number	Designation		MODEL 221 with 4MATIC, with ENGINE 651
BE40.20-P-1002-13NA	Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle	∠°	30'

CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number	Designation		MODEL 216 except 4MATIC	MODEL 216 with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13NB	Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle	∠°	20'	20'

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number	Designation	Model 216 except 4MATIC	MODEL 216 with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-20D	Caster
BE40.20-P-1002-20D	See	AR40.20-P-0322-03SD	AR40.20-P-0322-03SCM

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number	Designation	MODEL 221.08/18 MODEL 221.094/194	MODEL 221.128/176 with CODE Z07 (Top protection)
BE40.20-P-1002-20D	Caster
BE40.20-P-1002-20D	See	AR40.20-P-0322-03SW	AR40.20-P-0322-03SXS

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number	Designation	MODEL 221.00/02/05/07/10/15, 221.12 (except 221.128), 221.17 (except 221.176) MODEL 221.095/195 MODEL 221.128/176 without CODE Z07 (Top protection)
BE40.20-P-1002-20D	Caster
BE40.20-P-1002-20D	See	AR40.20-P-0322-03SY

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation				MODEL 216.37	MODEL 216.386/394
BA33.20-P-1005-01M	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier	Stage 1		Nm	80	80
		Hexagon	Stage 2	∠°	150	150
		Torx	Stage 2	∠°	-	-

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation				MODEL 221.003/02/05/07/095/103/12/15/17/195 except CODE Z07 except CODE Z19 except 4MATIC	MODEL 221.08/094/18/194 except CODE Z07 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1005-01M	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier	Stage 1		Nm	80	80
		Hexagon	Stage 2	∠°	150	150
		Torx	Stage 2	∠°	180	180

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation				Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA33.20-P-1005-01M	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier	Stage 1		Nm	80
		Hexagon	Stage 2	∠°	180
		Torx	Stage 2	∠°	180

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation				MODEL 216.37	MODEL 216.386/394
BA33.20-P-1006-01M	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	Stage 1		Nm	80	80
		Hexagon	Stage 2	∠°	150	150
		Torx	Stage 2	∠°	-	-

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation				MODEL 221.003/02/05/07/095/103/12/15/17/195 except CODE Z07 except CODE Z19 except 4MATIC	MODEL 221.08/094/18/194 except CODE Z07 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1006-01M	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	Stage 1		Nm	80	80
		Hexagon	Stage 2	∠°	150	150
		Torx	Stage 2	∠°	180	180

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation				Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA33.20-P-1006-01M	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	Stage 1		Nm	80
		Hexagon	Stage 2	∠°	180
		Torx	Stage 2	∠°	180