P40.20-2231-04
1 Brake pedal winch
| Measure, adjust | ||
| Observe general information on chassis alignment | ||
1 | Drive the vehicle onto the measuring area, move the selector lever into position "P" and apply the parking brake | The measuring system must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. | |
The front wheels must be positioned centrally on the turntables, adjust the turntables to the track width of the vehicle if necessary. Do not turn the steering. | |||
Adjust the sliding plates for the rear axle if necessary to the track width and the wheel base of the vehicle. | |||
2.1 | Select the normal tuning via the adaptive damping system switch in the center console | Vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), code 489. | |
Both indicator lamps in the adaptive damping system switch are out. | |||
See Operator's Manual. | |||
3.1 | Switch off easy entry/exit function for driver seat and steering wheel | Vehicles with memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) code 275. | |
Otherwise the driver's seat and steering wheel move to a different position, e.g. when the driver door is opened/closed. The seat may be damaged if the brake pedal winch is installed. | |||
Switching off takes place via the buttons on the steering wheel in the "Comfort" menu of the multifunction display, see also operator's manual. | |||
4 | Move the driver door window downwards to the full extent | Preparations for checking steering lock. | |
5.1 | Disembark and raise the vehicle level from outside and lower it again; to do this, press the vehicle level switch on the center console | Vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), code 489. | |
Raising and lowering the vehicle reduces play in the suspension. | |||
After raising and lowering, the normal tuning must be selected again (both indicator lamps in the adaptive damping system switch are out), see also operator's manual. | |||
The vehicle must not be loaded again. | |||
6 | Switch off ignition and remove the transmitter key from the EIS [EZS] control unit | On vehicles with Keyless Go, code 889: Press Keyless Go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off. Remove transmitter key from vehicle and store it in a location beyond its transmission range (at least 2 m). | |
7 | Insert the brake pedal jack (1) with adapter for brake pedal jack (1) between the brake pedal and driver seat | Protect the brake pedal and driver seat from damage. | |
Do not load the vehicle. | |||
Brake pedal jack | |||
Adapter for brake pedal winch | |||
8 | Close front door | ||
9 | Attach quick-clamping devices to the wheels | ||
10 | Mount measuring heads | ||
11 | Unlock rotary plates and sliding plates of measuring platform | ||
12 | Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclinometer and adjust if necessary | ||
Electronic inclinometer (CM 09606) | |||
Electronic inclination / propeller shaft inclinometer | |||
13 | Transfer the values for vehicle level manually or by means of data cable to the measuring system | See also operator's manual for the measuring system used and the inclinometer used. | |
Electronic inclinometer (CM 09606) | |||
Electronic inclination / propeller shaft inclinometer | |||
14 | Perform initial measurement | See also operator's manual for the measuring system used and the inclinometer used. | |
15.1 | Check and adjust rear-axle camber | According to results of initial measurement. | |
16.1 | Check and adjust toe-in of rear axle | According to results of initial measurement. | |
17.1 | Check and adjust camber and caster at front axle | According to results of initial measurement. | |
18.1 | Check toe-out on turns | According to results of initial measurement. | |
19.1 | Check and adjust front axle toe | According to results of initial measurement. | |
20 | Perform final measurement | See also operator's manual for the measuring system used and the inclinometer used. | |
21 | Detach measuring heads | ||
22 | Detach quick-clamping devices from the wheels | ||
23 | Remove brake pedal jack (1) with adapter for brake pedal jack (1) | Brake pedal jack | |
Adapter for brake pedal winch | |||
24.1 | Activate entry/exit aid for driver seat and steering wheel | On vehicles with memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors), code 275 and if the easy entry/exit for the driver seat and steering wheel was activated before the chassis alignment. | |
25 | Drive vehicle off measuring system | ||
26 | Lock turntables and sliding platforms |
211 589 00 31 00
Adapter for brake pedal winch
Brake pedal winch
000 589 18 31 00
Workshop equipment
WE58.40-Z-1002-15A | Electronic clinometer |
WE58.40-Z-1004-15A | Electronic combination measuring instrument |
Referenced documents
- ar4020p0201rt General information on chassis alignment
- ar4020p0230rt Attaching Mercedes-Benz quick-clamping devices
- ar4020p0301rt Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclinometer, adjust if necessary
- ar4020p0322rt Check and adjust camber and caster at front axle
- ar4020p0323rt Check and adjust front axle toe
- ar4020p0325rt Check toe-out angle
- ar4020p0331rt Checking rear axle camber
- ar4020p0332rt Check and adjust toe on rear axle
- ar5430p100002rt Perform adjustments to the control system