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

Model 238 

MODIFICATION NOTES

17.10.2018 Select drive program "Sport", added. Operation step 11  
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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-4051EW 
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     AP60.00-P-0051F
6 Check condition of the steering mechanism.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP46.00-P-4651A
7 Check front axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP33.10-P-3358A
8 Check rear axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP35.20-P-3552A
9 Check condition of shock absorbers and springs.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP32.25-P-3255A
  Preparatory tasks     
10 Print out form for wheel alignment check 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 238 with engine 256 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive) with code M016 (Uprated 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 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)  
14.2 Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axle several times. Model 238 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)  
15 Switch off easy entry and exit feature. Model 238 with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))  
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 Pedal arrester
Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 3
18 Determine vehicle level on front and rear axle using electronic inclinometer.   AR40.20-P-0301LWO 
19 Attach quick clamping devices (01) to front and rear wheels and remove tensioning levers IMPORTANT The mounting bell is centered on the disk wheel or rear axle shaft flange by locating the check pins in the five mounting holes (arrows) in the rim.
SPECIAL TOOL Quick clamping device
Fig 4
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. IMPORTANT The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable. AR40.20-P-0203LOA 
  Adjust     
24 Adjust toe on rear axle. According to results of initial measurement. AR40.20-P-0261LWO 
25 Adjust camber and caster on front axle. According to results of initial measurement. AR40.20-P-0263LWO 
26 Adjust toe on front axle. According to results of initial measurement. AR40.20-P-0264LWO 
MEASURING Measure     
27 Carry out output measurement.    
  Concluding tasks     
28 Detach measuring heads    
29 Remove wheel mirrors or measurement pickups.    
30 Fit tensioning levers and remove quick clamping devices (01).    
31 Remove brake pedal jack with adapter for brake pedal jack.    
32 Lock turn and slip plates.    
33 Drive vehicle off measuring system.    
34 Switch on easy entry and exit feature. Model 238 with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))  
35 Check headlamp adjustment.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP82.10-P-8260J
Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Jack (000 589 18 31 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Pedal Arrester (000 589 48 31 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Winch (211 589 00 31 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Quick Clamping Device (124 589 01 31 00)
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