P40.20-0307-01
055 Retaining device
055b Mounting
P40.20-2003-01
Shown on model 220 without 4MATIC
10 Tie rod
10f Locknut
P46.20-2171-11
Shown on model 220 with 4MATIC
Arrows Center position of steering
P40.20-2034-11
Shown on model 220 without 4MATIC
030 Wheel spreader
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1 | Switch off easy entry/exit for driver seat and steering wheel | Otherwise the driver seat and steering wheel move into a different position if the driver door is opened or closed for example. The upper frame may be damaged when the holding device (055) is installed. | |
Switching off takes place via the buttons on the steering wheel in the "comfort" menu of the multifunction display. | |||
2 | Swivel sun visor to one side and fix steering wheel in center position using retainer (055) | Carefully mount retainer (055), in order to avoid damaging the steering wheel or the headliner. | |
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3 | Check center position of steering gear and steering wheel | The steering gear is centered when the marking on the cap is aligned with the mark on the control valve housing. If necessary, shift steering wheel, see: | |
Remove/install steering wheel | |||
Model 215 except model 215.374/379 | |||
Model 215.374/379, 220.074/174/179 | |||
4 | Install wheel spreader (030) at the front in the direction of travel on the inside of the wheel (in the direction of travel). | The elastic bearing of the transverse control arm and steering linkage produces a correspondingly large toe value that is reduced to the correct dimension in the ready-to-drive condition. | |
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5 | Counterhold tie rod (10) at the hexagon and loosen jam nut (10f) | ||
6 | Rotate the tie rods (10) to adjust the toe angle. | ||
7 | Tighten jam nut (10f) | | |
8 | Remove retainer (055) | | |
9 | Remove wheel spreader (030) | | |
10 | Check bellows for twisting and align if necessary |
Front axle toe check values
Number | Designation | Model | Model | |
BE40.20-P-1001-07A | Front axle overall toe-in | ° | 0° 15'(10') | 0° 15'(10') |
Tie rod
Number | Designation | Model 215 | Model 220 except model | Model 220.083/ | ||
BA46.40-P-1002-01E | Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod | Nm | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
129 589 01 21 00
Retainer
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