Checking vehicle level at front and rear axles

AR40.20-P-0300A

Checking vehicle level at front and rear axles

27.10.09

Inspecting, setting

1

Observe general information on chassis alignment

 Following repair work forcefully move vehicle up and down several times before measuring.

AR40.20-P-0201A

2

Check vehicle level at front axle

 Insert measuring device (01) between the retaining bolts of the wishbone bearing.

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Position contact arm of measuring device (01) on transverse control arm and read off vehicle level value measured from center of vehicle.

Model 129

*BE40.20-P-1001-02B

Model 170

*BE40.20-P-1001-02E

Model 202

*BE40.20-P-1001-02C

Model 208

*BE40.20-P-1001-02F

3

Check vehicle level at rear axle

Model 170

Release frame strut at right rear and swivel to side.

*BA61.10-P-1001-01A

 Place the swivel arm of the measuring device (02) on the inside of the spring control arm.

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Position contact arm on the rear axle shaft and read off the plumb value of vehicle level, viewed from the center of the vehicle.

 For vehicles with ASR, remove bracket (62a) from spring control arm.

Model 129

*BE40.20-P-1001-03B

Model 170

*BE40.20-P-1001-03E

Model 202

*BE40.20-P-1001-03C

Model 208

*BE40.20-P-1001-03F

4

Adjust vehicle level at the front and rear axle

If the vehicle level at the front or rear axle outside the tolerance: 

Adjust vehicle level by changing the springs or spring rubber mounts

Model 129, model 202 up to 12/95

AR40.20-P-0300-01A

Model 170, 202, 208 as of 01/96

AR40.20-P-0300-01B

 On vehicles with level control a too low vehicle level may not be corrected by changing the level controller link rod (control point): 

Check function of level control.

If OK: 

Adjust vehicle level by changing the springs or spring rubber mounts.



Modified front and rear springs

Model 202

BT32.20-P-0001-01A

Number

Designation

Model 129
except 

Model 129


Model 129 with AMG sports suspension

BE40.20-P-1001-02B

Vehicle level - front axle

mm

+5 (-15/+10)

+14 (-15/+10)

-15 (-10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 170
up to 28.02.00

Model 170 with
AMG lowering kit

BE40.20-P-1001-02E

Vehicle level - front axle

mm

3 (-15/+10)

-20 (-5/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 202 Classic/ Elegance

Model 202 Esprit/Sport/
sports suspension

BE40.20-P-1001-02C

Vehicle level - front axle

mm

+30 (-15/+10)

+4 (-15/+10)

Number

Designation

Model 202 suspension for increased ground clearance

Model 202.028

BE40.20-P-1001-02C

Vehicle level - front axle

mm

+46 (-15/+10)

+33 (-15/+10)

Number

Designation

Model 202
with AMG sports suspension

Model 202.028 with code 957a C36 AMG,
model 202.033/093 C36, C43 AMG

BE40.20-P-1001-02C

Vehicle level - front axle

mm

-15 (-10/+5)

-15 (-10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model
208
Elegance, Sport

Model
208.374
CLK 55 AMG

BE40.20-P-1001-02F

Vehicle level - front axle

mm

+4 (15/+10)

-15 (10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 129

Model 129 with AMG sports suspension

BE40.20-P-1001-03B

Vehicle level - rear axle

mm

+510

-10 (-10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 170
up to 28.02.00

Model 170 with
AMG lowering kit

BE40.20-P-1001-03E

Vehicle level - rear axle

mm

8 (10)

0 (5)

Number

Designation

Model 202
Classic/Elegance
without level
control system

Model 202
Classic/Elegance
with level
control system

Model 202 Esprit/Sport/
sports suspension without level
control system

Model 202 Esprit/Sport/
sports suspension with level
control system

BE40.20-P-1001-03C

Vehicle level - rear axle

mm

+2410

+2010

-210

-510

Number

Designation

Model
202 suspension for increased ground clearance

Model 202.018/020/022/
023/026/078/080/083/
086/120/121/125/182
with AMG
sports suspension

Model 202.028


Model 202.024/025/
028/029/085/089/128/133/134/
188/193/194
with AMG
sport suspension

BE40.20-P-1001-03C

Vehicle level - rear axle

mm

+4510

-3 (-10/+5)

+2910

0 (-10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 202.028 with code 957a
C36 AMG
model 202.033/093 C43 AMG

BE40.20-P-1001-03C

Vehicle level - rear axle

mm

0 (-10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 208 Elegance without level control, Sport
except model 208.4

Model 208 Elegance
with level
control,
Sport

Model 208.4

Model 208.374
CLK 55 AMG

BE40.20-P-1001-03F

Vehicle level - rear axle

mm

+310

-510

+1110

-5 (-10/+5)

Number

Designation

Model 170

BA61.10-P-1001-01A

Self-locking bolt connecting rear cross strut to frame floor

Nm

60