Check Vehicle Level At Front And Rear Axle With Electronic Inclinometer, Adjust If Necessary - AR40.20-P-0304-02MFA

Model 118, 177, 243, 247

000 588 05 19 00 Vehicle level inclinometer		WS40.00-P-0007B
	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
	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
Connect/disconnect diagnostic unit		AD00.00-P-2000-06MFA
Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps	Model 243	AP82.10-P-8260C
Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps	Model 118	AP82.10-P-8260Y
Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps	Model 247	AP82.10-P-8260AO
Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps	Model 177	AP82.10-P-8260N

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1025-04A	Cleaner	A 005 989 19 71

Check

The connecting cable (3) must always face towards the vehicle center during the measurements.

Otherwise the measurement will be inaccurate.

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Shown on rear axle on model 243

2 Measuring sensor

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Shown on rear axle on model 177 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Unclip and remove cover (4) on left and right side of vehicle.

Ensure that cover (4) is properly seated.
Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Measuring points.

In order to avoid a measuring error.
Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Position measuring sensor (2) at measuring points on lower control arm at rear left and save measured value.

Measuring point 1.
Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Position measuring sensor (2) at measuring points on lower control arm at rear right and save measured value.

Measuring point 4.

Shown on rear axle on model 177 with code U54 (Torsion-beam axle)

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Model 118, 177, 247 with code U54 (Compound-link axle)
Check for correct seating of cover (5).
Model 118, 177, 247 with code U54 (Compound-link axle)
Measuring points

In order to avoid a measuring error.
Model 118, 177, 247 with code U54 (Compound-link axle)
Position measuring sensor (2) at measuring points of cover at rear left and save measured value.

Press on measuring sensor (2) firmly so that cover makes contact with axle carrier.

Measuring point 1.
Model 118, 177, 247 with code U54 (Compound-link axle)
Position measuring sensor (2) at measuring points of cover at rear right and save measured value.

Press on measuring sensor (2) firmly so that cover makes contact with axle carrier.

Measuring point 4.

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Show on front axle on model 177
Position measuring sensor (2) at measuring points on lower control arm at front left and save measured value.

Measuring point 3.
Position measuring sensor (2) at measuring points on lower control arm at front right and save measured value.

Measuring point 2.

Show on front axle on model 118

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Check maximum permissible difference in vehicle level between left and right side of vehicle at front axle.

The specified test tolerance applies only when checking the vehicle level but not for calibration.
Check maximum permissible difference in vehicle level between left and right side of vehicle at rear axle .

The specified test tolerance applies only when checking the vehicle level but not for calibration.
Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Install cover on left and right side of vehicle.
Adjust
Calibrate vehicle level using vehicle diagnosis system. When the vehicle level is outside the test tolerance.
Check and correct headlamp adjustment. When the vehicle level is calibrated.