Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200LW

Perform wheel alignment check

08.05.2019

Model

205

Model

213

Model

253

Model

293

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Check

1

Check condition of vehicle.

 For the wheel alignment measurement, all the vehicle parts must be installed and the vehicle must be fully assembled and ready to drive. Do not load the vehicle. The specified values for the vehicle are provided based on the actual values determined by the dimensional check system.
The specified tolerances of vehicle specified values are only for the test. If the vehicle is adjusted, the specified values should be aimed for.

2

Check condition and tire tread depth of tires.



AP40.10-P-4052B

3

Check rims for damage.

4

Check and correct tire pressure.



AP40.15-P-4061A

5

Check vehicle underside for damage and corrosion of suspension, chassis and load-bearing body parts.

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Model 205

AP60.00-P-0051EW

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Model 213

AP60.00-P-0051D

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Model 253 (except 253.99)

AP60.00-P-0051C

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Model 253.99

AP60.00-P-0051K

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Model 293

AP60.00-P-0051V

6

Check condition of the steering mechanism.

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Model 205, 213, 253

AP46.00-P-4651A

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Model 293

AP46.00-P-4651H

7

Check front axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.

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Model 205, 213, 253

AP33.10-P-3358A

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Model 293

AP33.10-P-3358H

8

Check rear axle joints for play and check dust boots for damage.

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Model 293

AP35.20-P-3552I

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Model 205, 213, 253 (except 253.99)

AP35.20-P-3552A

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Model 253.99

AP35.20-P-3552FC

9

Check condition of shock absorbers and springs.

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Model 293

AP32.25-P-3255H

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Model 253

AP32.25-P-3255E

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Model 205, 213

AP32.25-P-3255A

Preparatory tasks

10

Print out form for wheel alignment measurement.

If a visual wheel alignment measurement is performed.



Wheel Alignment Form

OF40.20-P-3000-01B

11

Select drive program "Sport".

Model 205 with engine 177
Model 205 with engine 276
with code M005 (4MATIC)
with code M016 (Uprated engine)
Model 213 with engine 177
Model 213 with engine 276
with code M005 (4MATIC)
with code M016 (Uprated engine)

12

Drive the vehicle onto measuring station and secure using parking brake.

13

Unlock turn and slip plates.

14.1

Raise vehicle level and lower again.

Model 205, 213, 253
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

14.2

Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axles several times.

Model 205, 213, 253
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

14.3

Rock vehicle on front axle several times to settle suspension.

Model 293

15

Switch off easy entry and exit feature.

Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)

16

Lower window of driver's door.

17

Install the brake pedal jack with the adapter for brake pedal jack between the brake pedal and the driver's seat.

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Protect contact surfaces of  brake pedal jack with  adapter for brake pedal jack on brake pedal and on driver's seat.
Otherwise, the brake pedal and driver's seat may be damaged.

 The vehicle must not be loaded again during the remaining work procedure.

 Brake pedal jack

*000589183100

 Adapter for brake pedal winch

*211589003100

18

Determine vehicle level on front and rear axle using electronic inclinometer.

AR40.20-P-0301LW

19

Attach quick clamping devices at front and rear wheels and remove tensioning levers.

AR40.20-P-0230SX

20

Attach wheel mirrors or measurement pickups.

21

Attach measuring heads.

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Measure

22

Carry out input measurement.

23

Compare determined values with the specified values.

Model 293

AR40.20-P-0203EQC

Model 253

AR40.20-P-0203LWB

Model 213

AR40.20-P-0203LWA

Model 205

AR40.20-P-0203LWC

 Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487
Model 213.064/088/089/264/288/289
Model 253.364/388/389/964/988/989
The camber and caster on the front axle are not adjustable.

 Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487)
Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)
Model 293
The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.

 The toe-out angle cannot be adjusted.

Adjust

24

Adjust camber on rear axle.

According to results of initial measurement.

Model 205.386/387/486/487

AR40.20-P-0202LWI

Model 213.088/089/288/289

AR40.20-P-0202MNE

Model 253.388/389/988/989

AR40.20-P-0202LWX

25

Adjust toe on rear axle.

According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0261LW

26

Adjust camber and caster on front axle.

According to results of initial measurement.

Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487)
Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)
Model 253 (except 253.364/388/389/964/988/989)
Model 293

AR40.20-P-0263LW

27

Adjust toe on front axle.

According to results of initial measurement.

AR40.20-P-0264LW

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Measure

28

Carry out output measurement.

Concluding tasks

29

Detach measuring heads.

30

Remove wheel mirrors or measurement pickups.

31

Attach tensioning levers and remove quick clamping devices.

32

Remove brake pedal jack with adapter for brake pedal jack.

33

Lock turn and slip plates.

34

Drive vehicle off measuring system.

35

Switch on easy entry and exit feature.

Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory package)

36

Check headlamp adjustment.

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Model 293

AP82.10-P-8260KA

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Model 213

AP82.10-P-8260J

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Model 205, 253

AP82.10-P-8260E