Adjust Front Axle Toe - AR40.20-P-0264LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Shown on model 205 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

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Shown on model 205 

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Shown on model 205 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

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	Check
1	Carry out input measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200LW
	Adjust
2	Remove engine compartment lining from center and front.	Model 293	AR61.20-P-1105EQ
		Model 205, 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
		Model 213	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
3	Check center position of steering gear and center position of steering wheel.	The steering gear is in the center position when the marking (3) on the cover cap and the marking (4) on the electric steering line up.
4	Insert holding device (055) in front of sun visor and fix steering wheel in place.	Protect the emblem in the steering wheel against damage. Otherwise the holding device (055) may make an indent on the emblem. Retainer device	Fig 2
5	Loosen counternut (2) of tie rod (1).	It is essential to counterhold the tie rod (1). The tie rod (1) will otherwise be damaged.
6	Remove clamp from boot.	Hose clamp pliers	Fig 1
7	Adjust toe by turning the inner tie rod.	Assign suspension data Model 293	AR40.20-P-0203EQC
		Assign suspension data Model 213	AR40.20-P-0203LWA
		Assign suspension data Model 253	AR40.20-P-0203LWB
		Assign suspension data Model 205 Make sure that the boot is not twisted.	AR40.20-P-0203LWC
8	Tighten counternut (2).	Counterhold the tie rod (1). The tie rod (1) will otherwise be damaged. Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1002-01P
9	Attach clamp to boot.	Hose clamp pliers	Fig 1
10	Install engine compartment lining at center and front.	Model 293	AR61.20-P-1105EQ
		Model 205, 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
		Model 213	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
11	Remove holding device (055).
	Check
12	Carry out output measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200LW

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (454 589 00 37 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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