Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200R

Perform wheel alignment check

05.04.2016

Model

230.4

Model

231

Modification notes

30.03.2016

New operation step inserted

Operation step 5



Measure

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

Model 230.4 with transmission 716

2.2

Move selector lever to position "P"

Model 230.4 with transmission 722
Model 231 with transmission 722
Model 231 with transmission 725

3

Switch off easy entry/exit


Depending on the version, the steering wheel and possibly also the driver's seat move to a different position when, for example, the driver door is opened or closed.
The driver's seat may be damaged when the brake pedal jack is installed.

 Switch off using the buttons on the steering wheel in the "Comfort" menu of the multifunction display, see Owner's Manual.

4

Press switch on center console to raise vehicle level and to lower it again

Model 230.4
except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")
Model 231

 Raising and lowering the vehicle reduces play in the suspension.

5

Set suspension stage to S or S+

Model 230.4
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
with code 990 (AMG vehicles)
Model 231
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
with code 990 (AMG vehicles)

6

Open driver door window

 Preparations for checking steering lock.

7

Switch off ignition

8

Carry out conditions and tests for chassis alignment

AR40.20-P-0260SX

9

Unlock turnplates and sliding platforms

10

Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclination meter and adjust, if necessary

Model 230.4

AR40.20-P-0301R

Model 231

AR40.20-P-0301RK

11

Insert brake pedal jack with adapter for brake pedal jack between the brake pedal and driver seat and close driver door

 Protect brake pedal and driver's seat against any damage. The vehicle must not be loaded again.

 Brake pedal jack

*000589183100

 Adapter for brake pedal winch

*211589003100

12

Attach Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices

AR40.20-P-0230I

13

Fit on measuring heads

 For information on how to attach the measuring heads, see the corresponding operating instructions from the manufacturer.

14

Perform initial measurement

 For carrying out the initial measurement, see corresponding dimensional check system operating instructions.

15.1

Checking rear axle camber

Model 230.4
except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")
Model 231
According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0331R

 The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.

15.2

Adjust camber at rear axle

Model 230.4
with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")
According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0262RBS

16

Adjust rear-axle toe

Model 230.4
except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

AR40.20-P-0261R

Model 230.4
with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

AR40.20-P-0261QBS

Model 231

AR40.20-P-0261CW

17.1

Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

Model 230.4
except code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")
According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0263R

17.2

Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

Model 231
According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0263RK

17.3

Adjust camber at front axle

Model 230.4
with code P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")
According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0266RBS

18

Adjust front axle toe

According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0264R

19

Perform final measurement

20

Repeat operation steps 14 to 19

If the specified vehicle values are not reached.

21

Detach measuring heads

22

Detach Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices

AR40.20-P-0230I

23

Remove brake pedal jack tool with its adapter

 Brake pedal jack

*000589183100

 Adapter for brake pedal winch

*211589003100

24

Lock turntables and sliding platforms

25

Drive vehicle off measuring system

26

Inspect headlamp adjustment, correct if necessary

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AP82.10-P-8260R