Perform wheel alignment check - AR40.20-P-0200R

MODEL 230.4

MODEL 231

MODIFICATION NOTES

30.03.2016

New operation step inserted

Operation step 5

	Measure
1	Drive the vehicle onto the measuring station and secure using the parking brake	The measuring system must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
2.1	Move gearshift lever into the "neutral" position	Model 230.4 with transmission 716
2.2	Move selector lever to position "P"	Model 230.4 with transmission 722 Model 231 with transmission 722 Model 231 with transmission 725
3	Switch off easy entry/exit	Depending on the version, the steering wheel and possibly also the driver's seat move to a different position when, for example, the driver door is opened or closed. The driver's seat may be damaged when the brake pedal jack is installed. Switch off using the buttons on the steering wheel in the "Comfort" menu of the multifunction display, see Owner's Manual.
4	Press switch on center console to raise vehicle level and to lower it again	Model 230.4 except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series") Model 231 Raising and lowering the vehicle reduces play in the suspension.
5	Set suspension stage to S or S+	Model 230.4 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) with code 990 (AMG vehicles) Model 231 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) with code 990 (AMG vehicles)
6	Open driver door window	Preparations for checking steering lock.
7	Switch off ignition
8	Carry out conditions and tests for chassis alignment		AR40.20-P-0260SX
9	Unlock turnplates and sliding platforms
10	Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclination meter and adjust, if necessary	Model 230.4	AR40.20-P-0301R
		Model 231	AR40.20-P-0301RK
11	Insert brake pedal jack with adapter for brake pedal jack between the brake pedal and driver seat and close driver door	Protect brake pedal and driver's seat against any damage. The vehicle must not be loaded again. Brake pedal jack	Fig 1
		Adapter for brake pedal winch	Fig 2
12	Attach Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices		AR40.20-P-0230I
13	Fit on measuring heads	For information on how to attach the measuring heads, see the corresponding operating instructions from the manufacturer.
14	Perform initial measurement	For carrying out the initial measurement, see corresponding dimensional check system operating instructions.
15.1	Checking rear axle camber	Model 230.4 except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series") Model 231 According to results of initial measurement. The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.	AR40.20-P-0331R
15.2	Adjust camber at rear axle	Model 230.4 with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series") According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0262RBS
16	Adjust rear-axle toe	Model 230.4 except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")	AR40.20-P-0261R
		Model 230.4 with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")	AR40.20-P-0261QBS
		Model 231	AR40.20-P-0261CW
17.1	Adjust camber and caster at the front axle	Model 230.4 except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series") According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0263R
17.2	Adjust camber and caster at the front axle	Model 231 According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0263RK
17.3	Adjust camber at front axle	Model 230.4 with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series") According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0266RBS
18	Adjust front axle toe	According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0264R
19	Perform final measurement
20	Repeat operation steps 14 to 19	If the specified vehicle values are not reached.
21	Detach measuring heads
22	Detach Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices		AR40.20-P-0230I
23	Remove brake pedal jack tool with its adapter	Brake pedal jack	Fig 1
		Adapter for brake pedal winch	Fig 2
24	Lock turntables and sliding platforms
25	Drive vehicle off measuring system
26	Inspect headlamp adjustment, correct if necessary
			AP82.10-P-8260R

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Jack (000 589 18 31 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Winch (211 589 00 31 00)

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