Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

AR40.20-P-0263ME

Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

04.07.2019

Model

167

Shown on left side of vehicle

1

Screw

5

Adjustment screw

2

Rear transverse control arm mounting

6

Washer

3

Front transverse control arm mounting

a

Adjustment

4

Nut

b

Adjustment

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A



Measure

1

Carry out input measurement.

AR40.20-P-0200ME

2

Compare determined values with the specified values.

Assign suspension data

AR40.20-P-0203ME



Remove

3

Remove center engine compartment lining and rear engine compartment lining.

AR61.20-P-1105ME

4

Remove heat shield at left or right by removing bolt (1) of rear transverse control arm mounting (2).

Only for caster adjustment, if installed.

Adjusting caster

5

Unfasten nut (4) on rear transverse control arm mounting (2).

6

Rock vehicle to settle suspension.

If rear transverse control arm bearing (2) is jammed.

7

Replace bolt (1) on rear transverse control arm mounting (2) with adjustment screw (5) with washer (6), and press rear transverse control arm mounting (2) towards vehicle center or outside of vehicle while doing so.

 Use adjustment screw (5) with washer (6) only.

 The adjustment (a) at the rear of the lower transverse control arm towards the vehicle center causes a reduction in caster.
The adjustment (b) at the rear of the lower transverse control arm towards outside of the vehicle causes an increase in caster.

8

Tighten nut (4) on rear transverse control arm mounting (2).

 Nut, lower transverse control arm to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1004-01W

Adjust camber

9

Unfasten nut (4) on front transverse control arm mounting (3).

10

Rock vehicle to settle suspension.

If front transverse control arm mounting (3) is jammed.

11

Replace bolt (1) on front transverse control arm mounting (3) with adjustment screw (5) with washer (6), and press front transverse control arm mounting (3) towards vehicle center or outside of vehicle while doing so.

 Use adjustment screw (5) with washer (6) only.

 The adjustment (a) at the front of the lower transverse control arm towards the vehicle center causes a positive camber change.
The adjustment (b) at the rear of the lower transverse control arm towards the outside of the vehicle causes a negative camber change.

12

Tighten nut (4) on front transverse control arm mounting (3).

 Nut, lower transverse control arm to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1004-01W



Measure

13

Carry out output measurement.

AR40.20-P-0200ME



Install

14

Install heat shield at left or right by fitting bolt (1) of rear transverse control arm mounting (2).

Only for caster adjustment, if installed.

15

Install center engine compartment lining and rear engine compartment lining.

AR61.20-P-1105ME

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA33.20-P-1004-01W

Nut, lower transverse control arm to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2

°

180