Perform wheel alignment check - AR40.20-P-0200EW

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MODEL 172, 207, 212, 218

	Measuring, adjusting
1	Drive the vehicle onto the measuring station and secure using the parking brake	The measuring system must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
2.1	Move gearshift lever into the "neutral" position	Vehicles with manual transmission
2.2	Move selector lever to position "P"	Vehicles with automatic transmission
3	Open driver door window	Preparations for checking steering lock.
4	Select comfortable suspension tuning using corresponding button	Model 172, 207 with code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package Model 212, 218 with code (489) AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment)
5	Raise the vehicle level and lower it again using the corresponding button	Model 212, 218 with code (489) AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment)
6	Switch off ignition
7	Carry out conditions and tests for chassis alignment		AR40.20-P-0260SX
8	Unlock turnplates and sliding platforms	Rock vehicle to settle suspension at front and rear, to place the vehicle in a ready-to-drive condition.
9	Check vehicle level at front and rear axle using electronic inclinometer and adjust if necessary	Depending on the measurement result the vehicle level must be adjusted at the front and rear axle.
		Model 172, 207	AR40.20-P-0301CW
		Model 212, 218	AR40.20-P-0301EW
10	Using the adapter, install the brake pedal retaining tool between the pedal and the driver seat	Cover the brake pedal and driver seat. The brake pedal and driver seat can otherwise be damaged. The vehicle must not be loaded again.
		Brake pedal winch	Fig 1
		Adapter for brake pedal winch	Fig 2
11	Attach Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices		AR40.20-P-0230SX
12	Fit on measuring heads	For attaching the measuring heads, see corresponding manufacturer's operating instructions.
13	Perform initial measurement	For carrying out the initial measurement, see corresponding dimensional check system operating instructions.
14	Checking rear axle camber	According to results of initial measurement. The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.	AR40.20-P-0331CW
15	Adjust rear-axle toe	According to results of initial measurement.
		Model 172	AR40.20-P-0261P
		Model 207	AR40.20-P-0261CW
		Model 212, 218	AR40.20-P-0261EW
16	Adjust camber and caster at the front axle	According to results of initial measurement.
		Model 172, 207	AR40.20-P-0263CW
		Model 212, 218	AR40.20-P-0263EW
17	Adjust front axle toe	According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0264CW
18	Check toe-out angle	According to results of initial measurement.	AR40.20-P-0325CW
19	Perform final measurement	If the values specified for the vehicle are not achieved, operation steps 14 to 19 must be repeated.
20	Detach sensors
21	Detach Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices		AR40.20-P-0230SX
22	Remove brake pedal jack tool with its adapter	Brake pedal winch	Fig 1
22	Remove brake pedal jack tool with its adapter	Adapter for brake pedal winch	Fig 2
23	Lock turntables and sliding platforms
24	Drive vehicle off measuring system
25	Adjust headlamps	Model 172	AP82.10-P-8260V
25	Adjust headlamps	Model 207, 212, 218	AP82.10-P-8260EW

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Jack (000 589 18 31 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Fig 2: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Jack (211 589 00 31 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA