Adjust front axle toe

AR40.20-P-0264LF

Adjust front axle toe

15.03.2017

Model

217, 222

Modification notes

16.02.2017

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

Model 222.0 (except 222.077) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (4MATIC) except code Z07 (Highest protection), model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (4MATIC) except code Z07 (Highest protection)

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

16.02.2017

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

Model 222.0 (except 222.077) with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)), model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188) with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

16.02.2017

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

Model 222.0 (except 222.077) with code M005 (4MATIC), model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188) with code M005 (4MATIC)

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

16.02.2017

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

Model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188) with code Z07 (Highest protection)

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

16.02.2017

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

Model 222.178 with code 494 (USA version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

16.02.2017

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

Model 222.077/177/178/179/187/188 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

055

Holding device

1

Tie rod end

2

Jam nut

4

Tie rod

Pfeile

Center position

Adjust

1

Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel through COMAND Online in Vehicle settings menu


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.
Otherwise the driver's seat and the steering wheel could be damaged when the brake pedal jack and holding device (055) are installed.

 Details of the procedure can be found in the vehicle owner's manual.

2

Move front wheels to straight ahead position

3

Insert holding device (055) in front of sun visor and fix steering wheel in center position


Protect the emblem in the steering wheel against damage.
Otherwise the holding device (055) may make an indent on the emblem.

 Retainer device

*129589012100



Check

4

Check center positions (arrows) of steering gear and steering wheel

AR46.20-P-0600-01RK

If the steering gear is not in the center position (arrows).



Move steering wheel by one tooth only.

AR46.10-P-0100LF

5

Slacken counternuts (2) on tie rod ends (1)


It is essential to counterhold the tie rod ends (1).
Otherwise the tie rod ends (1) could be damaged.

6

Adjust toe by rotating tie rods (4)

Model 222Total front axle toe at vehicle level

*BE40.20-P-1001-07X

Model 217Total front axle toe at vehicle level

*BE40.20-P-1001-07EA

7

Tighten lock nuts (2).


It is essential to counterhold the tie rod ends (1).
Otherwise the tie rod ends (1) could be damaged.

 Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod

*BA46.40-P-1002-01M

8

Remove holding device (055)

 Retainer device

*129589012100

9

Check boots for angular movement and straighten if necessary

10

Activate easy entry/exit feature for the steering wheel

Test and adjustment values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 217.382/482 except code 494/487

Model 217.382/482 with code 494 except code 487

BE40.20-P-1001-07EA

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.73°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

-3.97°

°

-

0° 14' (10')

-2.89°

°

-

-

-1.39°

°

-

-

0.20°

°

-

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 217.382/482 with code 487

Model 217.364/384/385

BE40.20-P-1001-07EA

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.73°

°

-

-

-3.97°

°

-

-

-2.89°

°

-

-

-1.39°

°

-

0° 14' (10')

0.20°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

AMG model 217.377/379/ 477/479

AMG model 217.378/478 except code 494

BE40.20-P-1001-07EA

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.73°

°

-

-

-3.97°

°

-

-

-2.89°

°

-

0° 2' (10')

-1.39°

°

-

-

0.20°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

Test and adjustment values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

AMG model 217.378/478 with code 494

BE40.20-P-1001-07EA

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.73°

°

-

-3.97°

°

-

-2.89°

°

-

-1.39°

°

0° 14' (10')

0.20°

°

-

Check values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 222.0 (except 222.077)
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
except code M005 (4MATIC)
except code Z07 (Top protection)
Model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188)
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
except code M005 (4MATIC)
except code Z07 (Top protection)

Model 222.0 (except 222.077)
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
Model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188)
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.43°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

-3.35°

°

-

-

-3.21°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

-2.15°

°

-

-

-1.98°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

-1.85°

°

-

-

-0.94°

°

-

-

-0.64°

°

-

-

-0.26°

°

-

0° 14' (10')

+0.56°

°

-

-

+0.95°

°

-

0° 14' (10')

+1.45°

°

-

-

+2.16°

°

-

0° 14' (10')

+2.68°

°

-

-

+3.91°

°

-

-

+5.14°

°

-

-

Check values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 222.0 (except 222.077)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

Model 222.1 (except 222.177/178/179/187/188)
with code Z07 (Top protection)

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.43°

°

-

-

-3.35°

°

-

-

-3.21°

°

-

-

-2.15°

°

-

-

-1.98°

°

-

-

-1.85°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

-0.94°

°

-

-

-0.64°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

-0.26°

°

-

-

+0.56°

°

0° 14' (10')

-

+0.95°

°

-

-

+1.45°

°

-

+0° 9' (10')

+2.16°

°

-

-

+2.68°

°

-

+0° 9' (10')

+3.91°

°

-

+0° 9' (10')

+5.14°

°

-

-

Check values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 222.9
with code Z19 (Pullman government sedan)

Model 222.9
with code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.43°

°

-

-

-3.35°

°

-

-

-3.21°

°

-

-

-2.15°

°

-

-

-1.98°

°

-

-

-1.85°

°

-

-

-0.94°

°

-

-

-0.64°

°

-

-

-0.26°

°

-

-

+0.56°

°

-

-

+0.95°

°

-

-

+1.45°

°

+0° 9' (10')

-

+2.16°

°

-

-

+2.68°

°

+0° 9' (10')

+0° 9' (10')

+3.91°

°

+0° 9' (10')

+0° 9' (10')

+5.14°

°

-

+0° 9' (10')

Check values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 222.178
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
except code 494 (US version)

Model 222.178
with code 494 (US version)
except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.43°

°

-

-

-3.35°

°

+0° -6' (10')

-

-3.21°

°

-

-

-2.15°

°

+0° 2' (10')

-

-1.98°

°

-

-

-1.85°

°

-

+0° 4' (10')

-0.94°

°

+0° 11' (10')

-

-0.64°

°

-

+0° 14' (10')

-0.26°

°

-

-

+0.56°

°

-

+0° 24' (10')

+0.95°

°

-

-

+1.45°

°

-

-

+2.16°

°

-

-

+2.68°

°

-

-

+3.91°

°

-

-

+5.14°

°

-

-

Check values for front axle toe

Number

Designation

Model 222.077/177/178/179/187/188
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

BE40.20-P-1001-07X

Total front axle toe at vehicle level

-4.43°

°

-

-3.35°

°

-

-3.21°

°

-

-2.15°

°

-

-1.98°

°

-

-1.85°

°

-

-0.94°

°

-

-0.64°

°

-

-0.26°

°

+0° 14' (10')

+0.56°

°

-

+0.95°

°

+0° 14' (10')

+1.45°

°

-

+2.16°

°

+0° 14' (10')

+2.68°

°

-

+3.91°

°

-

+5.14°

°

-

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222
except code Z07 (Top protection)
except code Z19 (Pullman government sedan)
except code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)

BA46.40-P-1002-01M

Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod

Nm

60

60

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 222
with code Z07 (Top protection)
Model 222
with code Z19 (Pullman government sedan)
Model 222
with code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)

BA46.40-P-1002-01M

Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod

Nm

60