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Checking rear axle camber - AR40.20-P-0331SX

MODEL 216, 221.0/1 

MODIFICATION NOTES

8.8.11 Value changed: Camber with vehicle level Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19) *BE40.20-P-1001-09AA 
  Value changed: Camber with vehicle level Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19) *BE40.20-P-1001-09AA 
  Value changed: Camber with vehicle level Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19) *BE40.20-P-1001-09AA 
  Value changed: Camber with vehicle level Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19) *BE40.20-P-1001-09AA 
  Value changed: Camber with vehicle level Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19) *BE40.20-P-1001-09AA 
  Value changed: Permissible difference in rear-axle camber between right and left side of vehicle Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19) *BE40.20-P-1002-09AA 
INSPECT Checking     
1 Checking rear axle camber Camber at vehicle level:  
Model 216 *BE40.20-P-1001-09BB 
Model 221 except 4MATIC *BE40.20-P-1001-09AA 
Model 221 4MATIC *BE40.20-P-1001-09AB 
Permissible difference in rear axle camber between the right and left side of the vehicle:
Model 216
*BE40.20-P-1002-09BB 
Model 221 except 4MATIC *BE40.20-P-1002-09AA 
Model 221 4MATIC
IMPORTANT The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.
In the event of larger deviations in camber at the rear axle the following causes may exist:
  • Excessive difference in the vehicle level between the left and right sides of the vehicle.
  • Accident damage to the frame floor.

Discrepancies in the levels of the mounting points for the rear axle carrier between right and left body side. Experience shows that deformations caused by an accident also has an effect on the toe.
Check unacceptable deformations on the body: ↓
*BE40.20-P-1002-09AB 
Check accident vehicles and vehicles possibly damaged in an accident. AR40.30-P-0400SX 
TEST VALUES FOR REAR AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 221 except (code Z07), except (code Z07+Z19), except 4MATIC, except engine 651 Model 221 with (code Z07), with (code Z07+Z19)
BE40.20-P-1001-09AA Camber at vehicle level +0.1° ∠° -1° 24' (±30') -1° 23' (±30')
-0.9° ∠° -1° 38' (±30') -1° 37' (±30')
-1.9° ∠° -1° 52' (±30') -1° 51' (±30')
-2.9° ∠° -2° 07' (±30') -2° 07' (±30')
-3.9° ∠° -2° 22' (±30') -2° 23' (±30')
BE40.20-P-1002-09AA Permissible difference in rear axle camber between right and left sides of the vehicle ∠° 30' 30'
TEST VALUES FOR REAR AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 221 with 4MATIC, with engine 651
BE40.20-P-1001-09AB Camber at vehicle level +4.0° ∠° -0° 47' (±30')
+2.5° ∠° -1° 01' (±30')
+1.0° ∠° -1° 17' (±30')
-0.5° ∠° -1° 35' (±30')
-2.0° ∠° -1° 56' (±30')
BE40.20-P-1002-09AB Permissible difference in rear axle camber between right and left sides of the vehicle ∠° 30'
REAR AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 216 except 4MATIC Model 216 with 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-09BB Camber at vehicle level ∠° - -1° 25' (±30')
-1.0° ∠° -1° 38' (±30') -
-1.5° ∠° -1° 45' (±30') -1° 45' (±30')
-2.0° ∠° -1° 52' (±30') -
-2.5° ∠° -2° 00' (±30') -
-3.0° ∠° -2° 09' (±30') -2° 09' (±30')
-3.5° ∠° -2° 17' (±30') -
-4.0° -2° 25' (±30') -
-4.5° - -2° 34' (±30')
BE40.20-P-1002-09BB Permissible difference in rear axle camber between right and left sides of the vehicle ∠° 30' 30'