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Perform Wheel Alignment Check - AR40.20-P-0200LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Model 293 

INSPECT Check     
1 Check condition of vehicle. IMPORTANT For the wheel alignment measurement, all the vehicle parts must be installed and the vehicle must be fully assembled and ready to drive. Do not load the vehicle. The specified values for the vehicle are provided based on the actual values determined by the dimensional check system. The specified tolerances of vehicle specified values are only for the test. If the vehicle is adjusted, the specified values should be aimed for.  
2 Check condition and tire tread depth of tires.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4052B 
3 Check rims for damage.    
4 Check and correct tire pressure.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.15-P-4061A 
5 Check vehicle underside for damage and corrosion of suspension, chassis and load-bearing body parts.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205 AP60.00-P-0051EW
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 213 AP60.00-P-0051D
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 253 (except 253.99) AP60.00-P-0051C
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 253.99 AP60.00-P-0051K
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP60.00-P-0051V
6 Check condition of the steering mechanism.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205, 213, 253 AP46.00-P-4651A
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP46.00-P-4651H
7 Check front axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205, 213, 253 AP33.10-P-3358A
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP33.10-P-3358H
8 Check rear axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP35.20-P-3552I
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205, 213, 253 (except 253.99) AP35.20-P-3552A
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 253.99 AP35.20-P-3552FC
9 Check condition of shock absorbers and springs.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP32.25-P-3255H
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 253 AP32.25-P-3255E
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205, 213 AP32.25-P-3255A
  Preparatory tasks     
10 Print out form for wheel alignment measurement. If a visual wheel alignment measurement is performed.  
REFER TO FORMS Wheel Alignment Form   OF40.20-P-3000-01B 
11 Select drive program "Sport". Model 205 with engine 177 Model 205 with engine 276 with code M005 (4MATIC)
with code M016 (Upgraded engine) Model 213 with engine 177 Model 213 with engine 276 with code M005 (4MATIC)
with code M016 (Upgraded engine)
 
12 Drive the vehicle onto measuring station and secure using parking brake.    
13 Unlock turn and slip plates.    
14.1 Raise vehicle level and lower again. Model 205, 213, 253
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
 
14.2 Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axles several times. Model 205, 213, 253
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
 
14.3 Rock vehicle on front axle several times to settle suspension. Model 293  
15 Switch off easy entry and exit feature. Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)
 
16 Lower window of driver's door.    
17 Install the brake pedal jack with the adapter for brake pedal jack between the brake pedal and the driver's seat. NOTES
Protect contact surfaces of SPECIAL TOOL brake pedal jack with SPECIAL TOOL adapter for brake pedal jack on brake pedal and on driver's seat. Otherwise, the brake pedal and driver's seat may be damaged.
IMPORTANT The vehicle must not be loaded again during the remaining work procedure.
SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal jack
Fig 1
SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 2
18 Determine vehicle level on front and rear axle using electronic inclinometer.   AR40.20-P-0301LW 
19 Attach quick clamping devices at front and rear wheels and remove tensioning levers.   AR40.20-P-0230SX 
20 Attach wheel mirrors or measurement pickups    
21 Attach measuring heads.    
MEASURING Measure     
22 Carry out input measurement.    
23 Compare determined values with the specified values. Model 293 AR40.20-P-0203EQC
Model 253 AR40.20-P-0203LWB 
Model 213 AR40.20-P-0203LWA 
Model 205 IMPORTANT Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487
Model 213.064/088/089/264/288/289 Model 253.364/388/389/964/988/989
The camber and caster on the front axle are not adjustable.
IMPORTANT Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487)
Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)
Model 293
The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.
IMPORTANT The toe-out angle cannot be adjusted.
AR40.20-P-0203LWC
  Adjust     
24 Adjust camber on rear axle. According to results of initial measurement. Model 205.386/387/486/487 AR40.20-P-0202LWI
Model 213.088/089/288/289 AR40.20-P-0202MNE 
Model 253.388/389/988/989 AR40.20-P-0202LWX 
25 Adjust toe on rear axle. According to results of initial measurement. AR40.20-P-0261LW 
26 Adjust camber and caster on front axle. According to results of initial measurement. Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487)
Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)
Model 253 (except 253.364/388/389/964/988/989)
Model 293
AR40.20-P-0263LW 
27 Adjust toe on front axle. According to results of initial measurement. AR40.20-P-0264LW 
MEASURING Measure     
28 Carry out output measurement.    
  Concluding tasks     
29 Detach measuring heads.    
30 Remove wheel mirrors or measurement pickups.    
31 Attach tensioning levers and remove quick clamping devices.    
32 Remove brake pedal jack with adapter for brake pedal jack.    
33 Lock turn and slip plates.    
34 Drive vehicle off measuring system.    
35 Switch on easy entry and exit feature. Model 205, 253, 293 with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function) Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)
 
36 Check headlamp adjustment.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP82.10-P-8260KA
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 213 AP82.10-P-8260J
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205, 253 AP82.10-P-8260E
Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Jack (000 589 18 31 00)
G07472766Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Winch (211 589 00 31 00)
G07449605Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA