Check And Adjust Toe At Front Axle - AR40.20-P-0304-15MFA

Model 118, 177, 243, 247

Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Assign suspension data Model 243	AR40.20-P-0203QA
	Assign suspension data Model 247	AR40.20-P-0203MB
	Assign suspension data Model 177	AR40.20-P-0203MFA
	Assign suspension data Model 118	AR40.20-P-0203MFI
	Turn steering gear to center position	AR46.20-P-0500-01NKB
	Remove/install steering wheel	AR46.10-P-0100MFA

FRONT AXLE TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 118, 177, 247	Model 243
BA46.40-P-1002-01Q	Jam nut, tie rod	Nm	60	60

Fig 1: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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Check

Compare specified values against actual values.
Adjust
Using holding device (055) fix steering wheel in center position, to do so insert holding device (055) in front of sun visor.
Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel.
If a deviation is found,

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set the steering gear to the center position or shift steering wheel by a maximum of one tooth.

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Insert wheel spreader (030) in direction of travel at front on interior side of wheel.

Commercially available devices/tools:

Wheel spreader (030)

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Counterhold tie rod (1) on hexagon and release counternut (2).
Adjust toe by turning the tie rod (1).
Tighten jam nut (2)
Remove wheel spreader.
Check boot for twisting, align if necessary.
Remove holding device.

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