Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200EW

Perform wheel alignment check

25.10.2018

Model

172, 207, 212, 218

Modification notes

23.10.2018

Select drive program "Sport", added.

Operation step 11.1



Check

1

Check condition of vehicle.

 For the wheel alignment measurement, all the vehicle parts must be installed and the vehicle must be fully assembled and ready to drive. Do not load the vehicle. The specified values for the vehicle are provided based on the actual values determined by the dimensional check system.
The specified tolerances of vehicle specified values are only for the test. If the vehicle is adjusted, the specified values should be aimed for.

2

Check condition and tire tread depth of tires.



AP40.10-P-4052B

3

Check rims for damage.

4

Check and correct tire pressure.



AP40.15-P-4061A

5

Check vehicle underside for damage and corrosion of suspension, chassis and load-bearing body parts.



Model 207, 212, 218

AP60.00-P-0051EW



Model 172

AP60.00-P-0051RK

6

Check condition of the steering mechanism.



Model 212, 218

AP46.00-P-4653EW



Model 207

AP46.00-P-4653CW



Model 172

AP46.00-P-4653V

7

Check front axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.



Model 212, 218

AP33.20-P-3353EW



Model 207

AP33.20-P-3353CW



Model 172

AP33.20-P-3353V

8

Check rear axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.

9

Check condition of shock absorbers and springs.

Preparatory tasks

10

Print out form for wheel alignment measurement.

If a visual wheel alignment measurement is performed.



Wheel Alignment Form

OF40.20-P-3000-01B

11.1

Select drive program "Sport".

Model 212, 218 with engine 157

11.2

Select drive program "Comfort".

Model 172, 207
with code 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
Model 212 with engine 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 642, 651
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 218 with engine 274, 276, 278, 642, 651
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

12

Drive the vehicle onto measuring station and secure using parking brake.

13

Unlock turn and slip plates.

14.1

Raise vehicle level and lower again.

Model 212, 218
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

14.2

Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axle several times.

Model 172, 207
Model 212, 218
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

15

Switch off easy entry and exit feature.

Model 172, 218
with code 275 (Memory package)

16

Lower window of driver's door.

17

Install the brake pedal jack with the adapter for brake pedal jack between the brake pedal and the driver's seat.


Protect contact surfaces of  brake pedal jack with  adapter for brake pedal jack on brake pedal and on driver's seat.
Otherwise, the brake pedal and driver's seat may be damaged.

 The vehicle must not be loaded again during the remaining work procedure.

 Brake pedal jack

*000589183100

 Adapter for brake pedal winch

*211589003100

18

Determine vehicle level on front and rear axle using electronic inclinometer.

Model 172, 207

AR40.20-P-0301CW

Model 212, 218

AR40.20-P-0301EW

19

Attach quick clamping devices at front and rear wheels and remove tensioning levers.

 The mount is centered relative to the wheel hub or rear axle shaft flange by check pins via the five mounting holes in the rim.

 Quick clamping device

*124589013100

20

Attach wheel mirrors or measurement pickups.

21

Attach measuring heads.

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Measure

22

Carry out input measurement.

23

Compare determined values with the specified values.

24

Checking rear axle camber

AR40.20-P-0331CW

 The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.

25

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

26

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

27

Adjust front axle toe

According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0264CW

28

Check toe-out angle

AR40.20-P-0325CW

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Measure

29

Carry out output measurement.

Concluding tasks

30

Detach measuring heads.

31

Remove wheel mirrors or measurement pickups.

32

Attach tensioning levers and remove quick clamping devices.

33

Remove brake pedal jack with adapter for brake pedal jack.

34

Lock turn and slip plates.

35

Drive vehicle off measuring system.

36

Switch on easy entry and exit feature.

Model 172, 218
with code 275 (Memory package)

37

Check headlamp adjustment.



Model 172

AP82.10-P-8260V



Model 207, 212, 218

AP82.10-P-8260EW