Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200AC

Perform wheel alignment check

24.10.2018

Model

460, 461

Model

463

up to model year 2019

1

Checking and preparing for wheel alignment

Model 460, 461
Model 463
up to model year 2019

AR40.20-P-0060AC

2

Position front wheels of vehicle on turntables

Model 460, 461
Model 463
up to model year 2019

AR40.20-P-0200-12AC

 If using an electronic measuring system with integrated turntables, the measuring system must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.

3

Using the adapter, install the brake pedal retaining tool between the pedal and the driver seat

 Adapter for brake pedal winch

*211589003100

 Brake pedal jack

*000589183100

4

Open window on driver's door

5

Switch off ignition

6

Mount universal bracket for measurement pickup onto front and rear wheels

AR40.20-P-0231AC

7

Attach and adjust measurement pickup

 Observe the operator's manual for the measuring system at all times.

8

Determine specified value for caster

Model 460, 461
Model 463
up to model year 2019

AR40.20-P-0336AC

 Fluctuations in axle load for the various models and equipment will cause the caster value to change depending on the vehicle load relative to the spring travel. It is not possible to correct the caster value on the vehicle. The specified caster value is changed only if the trailing arms are bent or the suspension tubes are twisted.

9

Unlock turntables

10

Perform initial measurement

 Observe the operator's manual for the measuring system at all times.

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Difference in wheelbase between left and right sides

*BE40.20-P-1006-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Toe-out on turns with the inside wheel steered through 20°

*BE40.20-P-1005-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Steering axis inclination

*BE40.20-P-1004-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Caster

*BE40.20-P-1003-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Camber

*BE40.20-P-1002-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Toe-in

*BE40.20-P-1001-11A

11

Evaluating measurement results

If the problem no longer exists after evaluation of the measurement results.



End wheel alignment measurement procedure and continue with operation step 14.

12

Adjust front axle toe

According to results of initial measurement.

Model 460, 461
Model 463
as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019

AR40.20-P-0323GG

13

Perform final measurement

 Observe the operator's manual for the measuring system at all times.

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Difference in wheelbase between left and right sides

*BE40.20-P-1006-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Toe-out on turns with the inside wheel steered through 20°

*BE40.20-P-1005-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Steering axis inclination

*BE40.20-P-1004-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Caster

*BE40.20-P-1003-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Camber

*BE40.20-P-1002-11A

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3
Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3
Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019Toe-in

*BE40.20-P-1001-11A

14

Remove measurement pickup

 Observe the operator's manual for the measuring system at all times.

15

Remove universal bracket for measurement pickup from front and rear wheels

AR40.20-P-0231AC

16

Remove brake pedal jack and adapter

 Adapter for brake pedal winch

*211589003100

 Brake pedal jack

*000589183100

17

Lock turntables

18

Drive vehicle off measuring system

19

Check straight-line stability and turn-signal cancellation during a test drive

20

Check headlamp adjustment



Model 460, 461
Model 463
up to model year 2019

AP82.10-P-8260G

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3

BE40.20-P-1001-11A

Toe-in

Specified value

°

0°

0°

Permissible tolerance

°

15'

15'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019

BE40.20-P-1001-11A

Toe-in

Specified value

°

0°

Permissible tolerance

°

15'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3

BE40.20-P-1002-11A

Camber

Specified value

°

1°

1°

Permissible tolerance

30'

30'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019

BE40.20-P-1002-11A

Camber

Specified value

°

1°

Permissible tolerance

30'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3

BE40.20-P-1003-11A

Caster

Specification nomogram

-

-

-

Specified value nomogram

AR40.20-P-0200-01AC

AR40.20-P-0200-01AC

Specification nomogram

-

-

-

–

-

AR40.20-P-0200-01AD

Specification nomogram

-

-

-

–

AR40.20-P-0200-01AE

AR40.20-P-0200-01AE

Permissible tolerance

°

40'

40'

Permissible tolerance between left and right

°

30'

30'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019

BE40.20-P-1003-11A

Caster

Specification nomogram

-

-

Specified value nomogram

AR40.20-P-0200-01AC

Specification nomogram

-

-

–

AR40.20-P-0200-01AD

Specification nomogram

-

-

–

-

Permissible tolerance

°

40'

Permissible tolerance between left and right

°

30'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3

BE40.20-P-1004-11A

Steering axis inclination

Specified value

°

9°

9°

Permissible tolerance

°

20'

20'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019

BE40.20-P-1004-11A

Steering axis inclination

Specified value

°

9°

Permissible tolerance

°

20'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3

BE40.20-P-1005-11A

Toe-out on turns with the inside wheel steered through 20°

Specified value

°

2° 30'

2° 30'

Permissible tolerance

°

20'

20'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019

BE40.20-P-1005-11A

Toe-out on turns with the inside wheel steered through 20°

Specified value

°

2° 30'

Permissible tolerance

°

20'

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 461.331 with front axle 730.3

Model 460, 461 (except 461.331) with front axle 730.3

BE40.20-P-1006-11A

Difference in wheelbase between left and right sides

Permissible tolerance

mm

5

5

Check values for front axle alignment

Number

Designation

Model 463 with front axle 730.3
up to model year 2019

BE40.20-P-1006-11A

Difference in wheelbase between left and right sides

Permissible tolerance

mm

5