Adjust Front Axle Toe - AR40.20-P-0264S

Model 223 

Shown except code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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	Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths		AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Check
1	Carry out input measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200S
	Adjust
2	Remove engine compartment lining from center and front.		AR61.20-P-1105S
3	Move steering wheel and steering gear into center position.		AR46.20-P-0500-01S
4	Insert holding device in front of sun visor and fix steering wheel in place.	Protect the emblem in the steering wheel against damage. Otherwise, the holding device may make an indent on the emblem. Retainer device	Fig 1
5	Release counternut (1) of tie rod (2).	Always counterhold tie rod joint (3). Otherwise the tie rod joint (3) will be damaged.
6	Adjust toe by turning tie rod (2).	Assign suspension data Make sure that the boots are not twisted.	AR40.20-P-0203S
7	Tighten counternut (1).	Always counterhold tie rod joint (3). Otherwise, the tie rod joint (3) will be damaged.
		Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1002-01M
	Check
8	Check length of thread on front axle tie rods (2).		AR40.20-P-0002-01S
		Remaining thread length of tie rod If there is a problem, ↓ check components of front axle and replace corresponding component parts.	*BE46.10-P-1001-01F
9	Install engine compartment lining at center and front.		AR61.20-P-1105S
10	Remove holding device.
	Measure
11	Carry out output measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200S

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

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