Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

AR40.20-P-0263EW

Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

28.02.2018

Model

212, 218

Modification notes

01.07.2013

Nachlaufwerte, Formular

BE40.20-P-1001-20E

01.07.2013

Zulässiger Unterschied Nachlauf zwischen rechter und linker Fahrzeugseite

BE40.20-P-1002-20E

01.07.2013

absolute Nachlauf-Toleranz

BE40.20-P-1003-20E

Camber, shown on vehicle except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

17

Cross strut

19b

Nut

19c

Repair bolt

19d

Washer

St+

Positive camber

St-

Negative camber

Caster, shown on vehicle except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

18

Strut rod

19b

Nut

19c

Repair bolt

19d

Washer

NL

Caster



Check

1

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200EW



Remove

2.1

Remove engine compartment panels

Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278
Model 218 with engine 157, 274, 276, 278

AR61.20-P-1105EW

2.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Model 212, 218 with engine 642, 651

AR94.30-P-5300EW

Adjust

3

Replace threaded connection of cross strut (17) on front axle carrier with repair bolt (19c) with washers (19d) and nuts (19b)

For camber correction

 Pay attention to installation position of repair bolt (19c):
Positive camber change (a)
Negative camber change (b)

 Screw on the nut (19b) of the repair bolt (19c) up to the contact surface, but do not tighten yet.

Model 218Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

*BE40.20-P-1002-13S

Model 218Camber at vehicle level

*BE40.20-P-1001-13S

Model 212Camber at vehicle level

*BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Model 212Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

*BE40.20-P-1002-13P

4

Replace threaded connection of strut rod (18) on front axle carrier with repair bolt (19c) with washers (19d) and nuts (19b)

For caster correction

 Pay attention to installation position of repair bolt (19c):
Caster increase (c)
Caster reduction (d)

 Screw on the nut (19b) of the repair bolt (19c) up to the contact surface, but do not tighten yet.

Model 212Absolute caster tolerance

*BE40.20-P-1003-20L

Model 212Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

*BE40.20-P-1002-20L

Model 212Caster values, form

*BE40.20-P-1001-20L

Model 218Caster values, form

*BE40.20-P-1001-20E

Model 218Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

*BE40.20-P-1002-20E

Model 218Absolute caster tolerance

*BE40.20-P-1003-20E

5

Lower vehicle onto its wheels and tighten nuts (19b) of repair bolts (19c)


The repair bolt (19c) must not be twisted. Counterhold the repair bolt (19c) when tightening the nut (19b).
Otherwise the lock tabs in the front axle carrier may be damaged.

 Model 212Bolt, strut rod to integral support

*BA33.20-P-1002-01O

 Model 212Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier

*BA33.20-P-1003-01O

 Model 212Bolt, cross strut to integral carrier

*BA33.20-P-1005-01O

 Model 212Locknut (repair kit), cross strut to integral carrier

*BA33.20-P-1006-01O

 Model 218Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1002-01Q

 Model 218Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1003-01Q

 Model 218Screw/bolt, cross strut to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1005-01Q

 Model 218Self-locking nut (repair kit), cross strut to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1006-01Q



Check

6

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200EW



Install

7.1

Install engine compartment paneling.

Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278
Model 218 with engine 157, 274, 276, 278

AR61.20-P-1105EW

7.2

Install bottom sections of soundproofing

Model 212, 218 with engine 642, 651

AR94.30-P-5300EW

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.0 with code 485, except 4MATIC

Model 212.0 with code 485, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

0° -22' (21')

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

0° -23' (21')

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

-

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.0 with code 486/677, except 4MATIC

Model 212.0 with code 486/677, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

-

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

0° -30' (21')

+0.12°

°

0° -33' (21')

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.002 with code P25

Model 212.0/2 with code 482

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

0° -12' (21')

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

-

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

-

+1.49°

°

0° -27' (21')

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

-

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.0/2 with code 489, except 4MATIC

Model 212.0/2 with code 489, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

-

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

0° -33' (21')

-

+0.25°

°

-

0° -30' (21')

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.1 with code 482

Model 212.1 with code 485

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

0° -15' (21')

-

+2.67°

°

-

-

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

0° -23' (21')

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

-

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.2 with code 485, except 4MATIC

Model 212.2 with code 485, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

-

+2.66°

°

-

0° -33' (21')

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

0° -23' (21')

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

-

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.2 with code 486/677, except 4MATIC

Model 212.2 with code 486/677, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

-

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

0° -30' (21')

+0.12°

°

0° -33' (21')

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.025/056/072 with CODEZ04

Model 212 AMG up to 11.2011, except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-

-1,32' (21')

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

0° -33' (21')

-

+0.25°

°

-

-

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212 AMG as of 12.2011, except 4MATIC

Model 212 AMG with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13P

Camber at vehicle level

+5.80°

°

-

-

+4.85°

°

-

-

+4.20°

°

-

-1,47' (21')

+4.16°

°

-

-

+4.08°

°

-

-

+2.67°

°

-1,32' (21')

-

+2.66°

°

-

-

+2.60°

°

-

-

+2.56°

°

-

-

+1.49°

°

-

-

+1.18°

°

-

-

+0.27°

°

-

-

+0.25°

°

-

-

+0.12°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.3 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489

MODEL 218.9 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489

BE40.20-P-1001-13S

Camber at vehicle level

–1.16°

°

–

–

–0.49°

°

–

–

+0.18°

°

–

–

+0.85°

°

–

–

+1.08°

°

–0° 56' (21')

–0° 56' (21')

+1.18°

°

–

–

+1.52°

°

–

–

+2.19°

°

–

–

+2.59°

°

–0° 48' (21')

–0° 48' (21')

+2.60°

°

–

–

+2.67°

°

–

–

+4.09°

°

–0° 38' (21')

–0° 38' (21')

+4.16°

°

–

–

+4.20°

°

–

–

+5.80°

°

–

–

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except 4MATIC, with CODE 489

MODEL 218.3 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489

BE40.20-P-1001-13S

Camber at vehicle level

–1.16°

°

–

–0° 53' (21')

–0.49°

°

–

–

+0.18°

°

–

–0° 50' (21')

+0.85°

°

–

–

+1.08°

°

–0° 56' (21')

–

+1.18°

°

–

–

+1.52°

°

–

–0° 45' (21')

+2.19°

°

–

–

+2.59°

°

–0° 48' (21')

–

+2.60°

°

–

–

+2.67°

°

–

–

+4.09°

°

–0° 38' (21')

–

+4.16°

°

–

–

+4.20°

°

–

–

+5.80°

°

–

–

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.9 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489

MODEL 218 with 4MATIC, with CODE 489

BE40.20-P-1001-13S

Camber at vehicle level

–1.16°

°

–

–

–0.49°

°

–0° 51' (21')

–0° 51' (21')

+0.18°

°

–

–

+0.85°

°

–0° 48' (21')

–0° 48' (21')

+1.08°

°

–

–

+1.18°

°

–

–

+1.52°

°

–

–

+2.19°

°

–0° 43' (21')

–0° 43' (21')

+2.59°

°

–

–

+2.60°

°

–

–

+2.67°

°

–

–

+4.09°

°

–

–

+4.16°

°

–

–

+4.20°

°

–

–

+5.80°

°

–

–

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.3 AMG up to 11.2011

MODEL 218.3 AMG as of 12.2011 except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13S

Camber at vehicle level

–1.16°

°

–

–

–0.49°

°

–

–

+0.18°

°

–

–

+0.85°

°

–

–

+1.08°

°

–

–

+1.18°

°

–1° 39' (21')

–1° 39' (21')

+1.52°

°

–

–

+2.19°

°

–

–

+2.59°

°

–

–

+2.60°

°

–

–

+2.67°

°

–1° 32' (21')

–1° 32' (21')

+4.09°

°

–

–

+4.16°

°

–1° 23' (21')

–1° 23' (21')

+4.20°

°

–

–

+5.80°

°

–

–

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.9 AMG except 4MATIC

MODEL 218.3/9 AMG with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13S

Camber at vehicle level

–1.16°

°

–

–

–0.49°

°

–

–1° 33' (21')

+0.18°

°

–

–

+0.85°

°

–

–

+1.08°

°

–

–

+1.18°

°

–1° 39' (21')

–

+1.52°

°

–

–

+2.19°

°

–

–

+2.59°

°

–

–

+2.60°

°

–

–1° 53' (21')

+2.67°

°

–1° 32' (21')

–

+4.09°

°

–

–

+4.16°

°

–1° 23' (21')

–

+4.20°

°

–

–1° 47' (21')

+5.80°

°

–

–1° 39' (21')

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 218

BE40.20-P-1001-20E

Caster values, form

See

OF40.20-P-3000-00EF

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 212

BE40.20-P-1001-20L

Caster values, form

See

OF40.20-P-3000-00EW

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.0 with code 485, except 4MATIC

Model 212.0 with code 485, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.0 with code 486/677, except 4MATIC

Model 212.0 with code 486/677, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.002 with code P25

Model 212.0/2 with code 482

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.0/2 with code 489, except 4MATIC

Model 212.0/2 with code 489, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.1 with code 482

Model 212.1 with code 485

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.2 with code 485, except 4MATIC

Model 212.2 with code 485, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212.2 with code 486/677, except 4MATIC

Model 212.2 with code 486/677, with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.025/056/072 with CODEZ04

Model 212 AMG up to 11.2011, except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

Model 212 AMG as of 12.2011, except 4MATIC

Model 212 AMG with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13P

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.3 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489

MODEL 218.9 except 4MATIC, except CODE 489

BE40.20-P-1002-13S

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except 4MATIC, with CODE 489

MODEL 218.3 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489

BE40.20-P-1002-13S

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.9 with 4MATIC, except CODE 489

MODEL 218 with 4MATIC, with CODE 489

BE40.20-P-1002-13S

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.3 AMG up to 11.2011

MODEL 218.3 AMG as of 12.2011 except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13S

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.9 AMG except 4MATIC

MODEL 218.3/9 AMG with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13S

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 24'

0° 24'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 218

BE40.20-P-1002-20E

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

°

30'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 212

BE40.20-P-1002-20L

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

°

0° 30'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 218

BE40.20-P-1003-20E

Absolute caster tolerance

°

30'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 212

BE40.20-P-1003-20L

Absolute caster tolerance

°

0° 30'

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 212 except 4MATIC

MODEL 212 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1002-01O

Bolt, strut rod to integral support

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except 4MATIC

MODEL 218 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1002-01Q

Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 212 except 4MATIC

MODEL 212 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1003-01O

Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier

M141.511.9

Stage 1

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except 4MATIC

MODEL 218 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1003-01Q

Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier

Stage 1

M1412011.9

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 212 except 4MATIC

MODEL 212 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1005-01O

Bolt, cross strut to integral carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except 4MATIC

MODEL 218 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1005-01Q

Screw/bolt, cross strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 212 except 4MATIC

MODEL 212 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1006-01O

Locknut (repair kit), cross strut to integral carrier

M1412011.9

Stage 1

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except 4MATIC

MODEL 218 with 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1006-01Q

Self-locking nut (repair kit), cross strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

M1412011.9

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

180

180