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

MODEL 212, 218 

Camber, shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Camber And Caster - Camber, Shown On Model 204.0 Without 4MATIC
G09976447Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Caster, shown on model 204.0 without 4MATIC 

Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Camber And Caster - Caster, Shown On Model 204.0 Without 4MATIC
G09976448Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Remove     
1.1 Remove engine compartment panels    
Vehicles with gasoline engine AR61.20-P-1105EW
1.2 Remove bottom section of soundproofing    
Vehicles with diesel engine AR94.30-P-5300EW
2 Raise the vehicle at the front axle    
  Adjust     
3 Install repair bolt (19c) IMPORTANT Screw on the nut (19b) of the repair bolt (19c) until it abuts, however do not tighten yet, so that the elastomer bearing of the strut rod (18) or cross strut (17) can twist when rocking vehicle to settle the suspension.  
4.1 Adjust camber MODEL 212
With camber correction
IMPORTANT Only a specified level of the vehicle incl. tolerances are shown in the displayed basic data. No level-dependent values are specified. Dependent on the measured level, if the vehicle is in the tolerance range, this measurement is OK.		  
Camber at vehicle level *BE40.20-P-1001-13P 
Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle *BE40.20-P-1002-13P 
4.2 Adjust camber MODEL 218
With camber correction
IMPORTANT Only three specified levels of the vehicle incl. tolerances are shown in the displayed basic data. Dependent on the measured level, if the vehicle is in the tolerance range, this measurement is OK.		  
Camber at vehicle level *BE40.20-P-1001-13S 
Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle *BE40.20-P-1002-13S 
5.1 Check caster MODEL 212  
  AR40.20-P-0322-03EW
Caster values, form *BE40.20-P-1001-20L 
Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle *BE40.20-P-1002-20L 
Absolute caster tolerance *BE40.20-P-1003-20L 
5.2 Check caster MODEL 218  
  AR40.20-P-0322-03EF
Caster values, form *BE40.20-P-1001-20E 
Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle *BE40.20-P-1002-20E 
Absolute caster tolerance *BE40.20-P-1003-20E 
6 Recheck vehicle level at front axle after adjusting the camber and caster   AR40.20-P-0301EW 
IMPORTANT The vehicle level must correspond to the quoted specified values.  
7 Tighten the nut (19b) of the repair bolt (19c) NOTES 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.		  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1002-01O 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1003-01O 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1005-01O 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1006-01O 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1002-01Q 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1003-01Q 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1005-01Q 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1006-01Q 
INSTALLING Install     
8.1 Install engine compartment paneling.    
Vehicles with gasoline engine AR61.20-P-1105EW
8.2 Install bottom sections of soundproofing    
Vehicles with diesel engine AR94.30-P-5300EW
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.0 with CODE 485, except 4MATIC MODEL 212.0 with CODE 677, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° 0° -23' (±21') -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - -
+0.12° ∠° - 0° -33' (±21')
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.0 with CODE 485, with 4MATIC MODEL 212.0 with CODE 677, with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° 0° -22' (±21') -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - 0° -30' (±21')
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.002 with CODEP25 MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 482
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - 0° -12' (±21')
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - -
+1.49° ∠° 0° -27' (±21') -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - -
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 489, except 4MATIC MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 489, with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° 0° -33' (±21') -
+0.25° ∠° - 0° -30' (±21')
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.1 with CODE 482 MODEL 212.1 with CODE 485
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° 0° -15' (±21') -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - 0° -23' (±21')
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - -
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.2 with CODE 485, except 4MATIC MODEL 212.2 with CODE 677, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° 0° -23' (±21') -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - -
+0.12° ∠° - 0° -33' (±21')
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.2 with CODE 485, with 4MATIC MODEL 212.2 with CODE 677, with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+2.66° ∠° 0° -33' (±21') -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - 0° -30' (±21')
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.025/056/072 with CODE Z04 MODEL 212 AMG up to 11.2011, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -1, 32' (±21')
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° 0° -33' (±21') -
+0.25° ∠° - -
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212 AMG as of 12.2011, except 4MATIC MODEL 212 AMG with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13P Camber at vehicle level +5.80° ∠° - -
+4.85° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -1, 47' (±21')
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.08° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° -1, 32' (±21') -
+2.66° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.56° ∠° - -
+1.49° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+0.27° ∠° - -
+0.25° ∠° - -
+0.12° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.3 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489 MODEL 218.9 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489
BE40.20-P-1001-13S Camber at vehicle level -1.16° ∠° - -
-0.49° ∠° - -
+0.18° ∠° - -
+0.85° ∠° - -
+1.08° ∠° -0° 56' (±21') -0° 56' (±21')
+1.18° ∠° - -
+1.52° ∠° - -
+2.19° ∠° - -
+2.59° ∠° -0° 48' (±21') -0° 48' (±21')
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+4.09° ∠° -0° 38' (±21') -0° 38' (±21')
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+5.80° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC, with CODE 489 MODEL 218.3 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489
BE40.20-P-1001-13S Camber at vehicle level -1.16° ∠° - -0° 53' (±21')
-0.49° ∠° - -
+0.18° ∠° - -0° 50' (±21')
+0.85° ∠° - -
+1.08° ∠° -0° 56' (±21') -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+1.52° ∠° - -0° 45' (±21')
+2.19° ∠° - -
+2.59° ∠° -0° 48' (±21') -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+4.09° ∠° -0° 38' (±21') -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+5.80° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.9 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489 MODEL 218 with 4MATIC, with CODE 489
BE40.20-P-1001-13S Camber at vehicle level -1.16° ∠° - -
-0.49° ∠° -0° 51' (±21') -0° 51' (±21')
+0.18° ∠° - -
+0.85° ∠° -0° 48' (±21') -0° 48' (±21')
+1.08° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° - -
+1.52° ∠° - -
+2.19° ∠° -0° 43' (±21') -0° 43' (±21')
+2.59° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° - -
+4.09° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° - -
+4.20° ∠° - -
+5.80° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.3 AMG up to 11.2011 MODEL 218.3 AMG as of 12.2011 except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13S Camber at vehicle level -1.16° ∠° - -
-0.49° ∠° - -
+0.18° ∠° - -
+0.85° ∠° - -
+1.08° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° -1° 39' (±21') -1° 39' (±21')
+1.52° ∠° - -
+2.19° ∠° - -
+2.59° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -
+2.67° ∠° -1° 32' (±21') -1° 32' (±21')
+4.09° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° -1° 23' (±21') -1° 23' (±21')
+4.20° ∠° - -
+5.80° ∠° - -
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.9 AMG except 4MATIC MODEL 218.3/9 AMG with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-13S Camber at vehicle level -1.16° ∠° - -
-0.49° ∠° - -1° 33' (±21')
+0.18° ∠° - -
+0.85° ∠° - -
+1.08° ∠° - -
+1.18° ∠° -1° 39' (±21') -
+1.52° ∠° - -
+2.19° ∠° - -
+2.59° ∠° - -
+2.60° ∠° - -1° 53' (±21')
+2.67° ∠° -1° 32' (±21') -
+4.09° ∠° - -
+4.16° ∠° -1° 23' (±21') -
+4.20° ∠° - -1° 47' (±21')
+5.80° ∠° - -1° 39' (±21')
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation MODEL 218
BE40.20-P-1001-20E Caster values, form  
See OF40.20-P-3000-00EF
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation MODEL 212
BE40.20-P-1001-20L Caster values, form  
See OF40.20-P-3000-00E W
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.0 with CODE 485, except 4MATIC MODEL 212.0 with CODE 677, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.0 with CODE 485, with 4MATIC MODEL 212.0 with CODE 677, with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.002 with CODEP25 MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 482
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 489, except 4MATIC MODEL 212.0/2 with CODE 489, with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.1 with CODE 482 MODEL 212.1 with CODE 485
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.2 with CODE 485, except 4MATIC MODEL 212.2 with CODE 677, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.2 with CODE 485, with 4MATIC MODEL 212.2 with CODE 677, with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212.025/056/072 with CODE Z04 MODEL 212 AMG up to 11.2011, except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 212 AMG as of 12.2011, except 4MATIC MODEL 212 AMG with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13P Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.3 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489 MODEL 218.9 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489
BE40.20-P-1002-13S Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC, with CODE 489 MODEL 218.3 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489
BE40.20-P-1002-13S Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.9 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489 MODEL 218 with 4MATIC, with CODE 489
BE40.20-P-1002-13S Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.3 AMG up to 11.2011 MODEL 218.3 AMG as of 12.2011 except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13S Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 218.9 AMG except 4MATIC MODEL 218.3/9 AMG with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1002-13S Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 24' ±0° 24'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation MODEL 218
BE40.20-P-1002-20E Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle ∠° 30'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation MODEL 212
BE40.20-P-1002-20L Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±0° 30'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation MODEL 218
BE40.20-P-1003-20E Absolute caster tolerance ∠° 30'
TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR CASTER

Number Designation MODEL 212
BE40.20-P-1003-20L Absolute caster tolerance ∠° ±0° 30'
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01O Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01Q Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01O Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier M14X1.5 11.9 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01Q Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier Stage 1 M14X120 11.9 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1005-01O Bolt to locknut for cross strut on integral carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1005-01Q Self-locking nut, cross strut to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1006-01O Locknut (repair kit), cross strut to integral carrier M14X120 11.9 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1006-01Q Self-locking nut (repair kit), cross strut to front axle carrier Stage 1 M14X120 11.9 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
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