Adjust rear-axle toe - AR40.20-P-0261P

MODEL 171, 172, 203

MODEL 209.3 except CODE (P98) Black Series

MODEL 209.4

Exemplified

Fig 1: Adjusting Rear-Axle Toe

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	Adjust
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1	Loosen nut of cam bolt (60a)
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
2	Adjust toe with cam bolt (60a)	Overall toe-in at rear axle	*BE40.20-P-1001-10A
		Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for rear-axle toe If the test values are not reached, replace tie rod (60): ↓ Remove/install tie rod (60) and install a new rubber mount	*BE40.20-P-1003-10A
		Model 171	AR35.20-P-0112V
		Model 203, 209 Remove/install tie rod (60)	AR35.20-P-0112P
		Model 172	AR35.20-P-0109W
3	Tighten nut of cam bolt (60a)	Model 171, 203, 209	*BA35.20-P-1001-04A
3	Tighten nut of cam bolt (60a)	Model 172	*BA35.20-P-1002-04I

INSPECTION VALUES FOR TOE-IN AT REAR AXLE

Number	Designation		Model 171	Model 172	Model 203 with and without 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-10A	Overall toe-in at rear axle	∠°	0° 33' (±7')	0° 32' (±7')	0° 33' (±15')
BE40.20-P-1003-10A	Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for rear-axle toe	∠°	7'	15'	≤30'

INSPECTION VALUES FOR TOE-IN AT REAR AXLE

Number	Designation		Model 209 except AMG with code P98
BE40.20-P-1001-10A	Overall toe-in at rear axle	∠°	0° 33'(±14')
BE40.20-P-1003-10A	Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for rear-axle toe	∠°	30'

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 171
BA35.20-P-1001-04A	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	70
BA35.20-P-1001-04A	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 2	∠°	-

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 172
BA35.20-P-1002-04I	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	70
BA35.20-P-1002-04I	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 2	∠°	-

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 203	Model 209
BA35.20-P-1001-04A	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	70	70
BA35.20-P-1001-04A	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 2	∠°	-	-