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Adjust camber at the front axle - AR40.20-P-0266NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

MODIFICATION NOTES

19.6.15 Camber at vehicle level Model 117 with code 485 BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber at vehicle level Model 117 with code 486 except code 4U3/P84, model 117 with code 677 BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber at vehicle level Model 117 with code 486+4U3 BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber at vehicle level MODEL 117 AMG BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber At vehicle level Model 117 with Code 485 BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber At vehicle level Model 117 with Code 486 except Code 4U3/P84, Model 117 with Code 677 BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber At vehicle level Model 117 with Code 486+4U3 BE40.20-P-1001-13Y
19.6.15 Camber At vehicle level Model 117 AMG BE40.20-P-1001-13Y

Shown on MODEL 246 

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Axle Camber - Shown On Model 246
G10251055Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  Adjust     
1 Release nuts (1b) of bolts (1a) far enough until the suspension strut (1) can be moved    
2 Adjust camber Adjusting the suspension strut (1) toward the outside of the vehicle, i.e. positive camber area (a), causes a positive camber change.
IMPORTANT Adjusting the suspension strut (1) toward the middle of the vehicle, i.e. negative camber area (b), causes a negative camber change.
IMPORTANT To adjust, clamp a suitable wedge between the suspension strut (1) and rim if necessary.
 
Model 246
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 246
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 246
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
Model 246
with code 677 (AGILITY CONTROL suspension) Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle
*BE40.20-P-1002-13T 
Model 242 permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle *BE40.20-P-1002-13X 
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 486 (Sports suspension) except code P84 (Sports model)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 677 (AGILITY CONTROL suspension)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code P84 (Sports model)
Model 176.052 permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle
*BE40.20-P-1004-13W 
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
except code 4U3 (Eco technology package)
except code P84 (Sports model)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952) with code 486 (Sports suspension)
with code 4U3 (Eco technology package)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 677 (AGILITY CONTROL suspension)
Model 117.3 (except 117.352)
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
with code P84 (Sports model)
Model 117.352/952 permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle
*BE40.20-P-1002-13Y 
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 494 (US version)
Model 156.952 permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle
*BE40.20-P-1002-13BA 
Model 246
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 246
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 246
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
Model 246
with code 677 (AGILITY CONTROL suspension) Camber at vehicle level
*BE40.20-P-1001-13T 
Model 242 camber at vehicle level *BE40.20-P-1001-13X 
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 486 (Sports suspension) except code P84 (Sports model)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code 677 (AGILITY CONTROL suspension)
Model 176 (except 176.052)
with code P84 (Sports model)
Model 176.052 camber at vehicle level
*BE40.20-P-1001-13W 
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
except code 4U3 (Eco technology package)
except code P84 (Sports model)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952) with code 486 (Sports suspension)
with code 4U3 (Eco technology package)
Model 117 (except 117.352/952)
with code 677 (AGILITY CONTROL suspension)
Model 117.3 (except 117.352)
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
with code P84 (Sports model)
Model 117.352/952 camber at vehicle level
*BE40.20-P-1001-13Y 
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 482 (Off-road comfort suspension)
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 485 (Comfort suspension)
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 486 (Sports suspension)
Model 156 (except 156.952)
with code 494 (US version)
Model 156.952 camber at vehicle level
*BE40.20-P-1001-13BA 
3 Fit lower nut (1b)    
4 Tighten upper nut first and then lower nut (1b) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle *BA32.25-P-1003-04J 
5 Check vehicle level at front axle again after camber adjustment   AR40.20-P-0301NKB 
IMPORTANT The vehicle level must correspond to the quoted specified values.
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 156 with code 482 Model 156 with code 485
BE40.20-P-1001-13BA Camber at vehicle level 12.15° ∠° 0° -26' (±19') -
6.99° ∠° - 0° -50' (±19')
4.73° ∠° - -
3.30° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 156 with code 486 Model 156 with code 494
BE40.20-P-1001-13BA Camber at vehicle level 12.15° ∠° - 0° -26' (±19')
6.99° ∠° - -
4.73° ∠° 0° -56' (±19') -
3.30° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 156 AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-13BA Camber at vehicle level 12.15° ∠° -
6.99° ∠° -
4.73° ∠° -
3.30° ∠° -1° 45' (±19')
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 246 with CODE 482 MODEL 246 with CODE 485
BE40.20-P-1001-13T Camber at vehicle level 6.99° ∠° -0° 50' (±19') -
5.53° ∠° - -0° 54' (±19')
2.14° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 246 with CODE 486/677
BE40.20-P-1001-13T Camber at vehicle level 6.99° ∠° -
5.53° ∠° -
2.14° ∠° -1° 1' (±19')
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 482 MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 485
BE40.20-P-1001-13W Camber at vehicle level 6.99° ∠° -0° 50' (±19') -
4.73° ∠° - -0° 56' (±19')
2.14° ∠° - -
1.66° ∠° - -
1.50° ∠° - -
0.94° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 486, except CODE P84 MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 677
BE40.20-P-1001-13W Camber at vehicle level 6.99° ∠° - -
4.73° ∠° - -
2.14° ∠° - -1° 1' (±19')
1.66° ∠° -1° 2' (±19') -
1.50° ∠° - -
0.94° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE P84 MODEL 176 AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-13W Camber at vehicle level 6.99° ∠° - -
4.73° ∠° - -
2.14° ∠° - -
1.66° ∠° - -
1.50° ∠° -1° 48' (±19') -
0.94° ∠° - -1° 48' (±19')
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 242
BE40.20-P-1001-13X Camber at vehicle level 11.51° ∠° -0° 30' (±19')
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 117 with code 485 Model 117 with code 486 except code 4U3/P84, model 117 with code 677
BE40.20-P-1001-13Y Camber at vehicle level 0.94° ∠° - -
1.5° ∠° - -
1.66° ∠° - -1° 2' (±19')
3.11° ∠° - -
4.73° ∠° 0° -56' (±19') -
6.99° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 117 with code 486+4U3 Model 117.3 with code 486+P84
BE40.20-P-1001-13Y Camber at vehicle level 0.94° ∠° - -
1.5° ∠° - -1° 48' (±19')
1.66° ∠° - -
3.11° ∠° -1° 0' (±19') -
4.73° ∠° - -
6.99° ∠° - -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 117 with code 482 Model 117 AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-13Y Camber at vehicle level 0.94° ∠° - -1° 48' (±19')
1.5° ∠° - -
1.66° ∠° - -
3.11° ∠° - -
4.73° ∠° - -
6.99° ∠° 0° -50' (±19') -
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 156 with code 482 Model 156 with code 485
BE40.20-P-1002-13BA Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 156 with code 486 Model 156 with code 494
BE40.20-P-1002-13BA Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 156 AMG
BE40.20-P-1002-13BA Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 246 with CODE 482 MODEL 246 with CODE 485
BE40.20-P-1002-13T Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 246 with CODE 486/677
BE40.20-P-1002-13T Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 242
BE40.20-P-1002-13X Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ° ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 117 with code 485 Model 117 with code 486 except code 4U3/P84, model 117 with code 677
BE40.20-P-1002-13Y Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 117 with code 486+4U3 Model 117.3 with code 486+P84
BE40.20-P-1002-13Y Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation Model 117 with code 482 Model 117 AMG
BE40.20-P-1002-13Y Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 482 MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 485
BE40.20-P-1004-13W Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 486, except CODE P84 MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE 677
BE40.20-P-1004-13W Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
CHECK VALUES FOR FRONT AXLE CAMBER

Number Designation MODEL 176 except AMG with CODE P84 MODEL 176 AMG
BE40.20-P-1004-13W Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle ∠° ±19' ±19'
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 117, 176, 246 Model 156
BA32.25-P-1003-04J Nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 110 110
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 242
BA32.25-P-1003-04J Nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 110
Stage 2 ∠° 90