Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclinometer, adjust if necessary

AR40.20-P-0301P

Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclinometer, adjust if necessary

3.11.09

17.4.07

Vehicle level - front axle

Model 203 ECE/USA, 4MATIC

*BE40.20-P-1002-02D



Checking

1

Carry out preconditions and tests for vehicle level measurement

AR40.00-P-0202A

2

Clean measuring points

 This prevents any measuring errors.

3.1

Mount measuring sensor (086a) on the cross strut (arrows) and read off the vehicle level on the inclinometer (86)

Model 171, 209 203 without 4MATIC

 The connecting cable (086b) of the measuring sensor (086a) must point towards the center of the vehicle otherwise a faulty measurement occurs.

 Measure vehicle level at
 Measuring point 1 (left front) and
 measuring point 2 (right front) and store measured values.

Vehicle level - front axle

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3.2

Mount measuring sensor (086a) on transverse control arm (arrows) and read off vehicle level on the inclinometer (86)

Model 203 with 4MATIC

 The connecting cable (086b) of the measuring sensor (086a) must point towards the center of the vehicle otherwise a faulty measurement occurs.

 Measure vehicle level at
 Measuring point 1 (left front) and
 measuring point 2 (right front) and store measured values.

Vehicle level - front axle

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4

Mount measuring sensor (086a) on rear axle shaft (65) and read off vehicle level on the inclinometer (86)

 The connecting cable (086b) of the measuring sensor (086a) must point towards the center of the vehicle otherwise a faulty measurement occurs.

 Measure vehicle level at
 Measuring point 3 (left front) and
 measuring point 4 (right front) and store measured values.

Vehicle level - rear axle

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5

Check the maximum permissible difference in vehicle level between the left and right side of the vehicle

Permissible difference in vehicle level at front axle between right and left sides of the vehicle

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Permissible difference in vehicle level at rear axle between right and left sides of the vehicle

*BE40.20-P-1003-03D

 Model 171, 203, 209 except with code P98 Black Series: If the vehicle level at the front or rear axle is outside the tolerance, the vehicle level must be adjusted by changing the springs or spring-rubber mounts.

Model 209 with code P98 Black Series: If the vehicle level at the front or rear axle is outside the tolerance:



Adjust suspension.

AR32.25-P-0050QBS

6

Adjust headlamps

Only if the vehicle level has been calibrated.



Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps

Model 171

AP82.10-P-8260V



Model 203, 209

AP82.10-P-8260P

Number

Designation

Model 171 except AMG or without MB sports suspension (code 486)

Model 171 AMG or with MB sports suspension (code 486)

Model 203
up to 03/2004, USA,
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+2,7 (1,3)

+0,8 (1,3)

+8,4 (1,4)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model 203 ECE/USA, 4MATIC

Model 203
up to 03/2004,
except USA,
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model 203
up to 03/2004, ECE/USA,
AMG or
with MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except 4MATIC,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+2,4 (1,6)

+6,9 (1,6)

+4,4 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model 203
up to 03/2004,
with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482),
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension (code 486)

Model 203.0
as from 04/2004, ECE,
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model 203.0
as from 04/2004, ECE/USA,
AMG or
with MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except 4MATIC,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+11,5 (1,6)

+6,9 (1,6)

+4,5 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model 203.7
as from 04/2004, ECE,
AMG or
with MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except 4MATIC,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model 203.2
as of 04/2004, ECE,
AMG or
with MB sports suspension
(code 486),
with/without level control,
except 4MATIC,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model 203.0/2
as from 04/2004, USA,
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+4,5 (1,6)

+4,5 (1,6)

+8,5 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model 203.2
as from 04/2004, ECE,
with engine 112, 271, 612, 646,
except 4MATIC,

Model 203.2
with level control,
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension (code 486),
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model 203.0/2/7
as from 04/2004,
with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482),
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension (code 486)

Model 203.2
as from 04/2004, USA,
AMG or
with MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except 4MATIC,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+6,9 (1,6)

+11,2 (1,6)

+3,2 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model 203.7
as from 04/2004, ECE/USA,
except 4MATIC,
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension (code 486),
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model
209 ECE with normal suspension (code 485)
except AMG with code P98

Model
209 as of 04/2004 ECE with MB-Sports suspension (code 486) or AMG
except AMG
with code P98, model
209 USA with normal suspension (code 485)
except AMG with code P98

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+6,9 (1,6)

+6,9 (1,6)

+4,0 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model 209 up to 03/2004 with MB-Sports suspension (code 486) or AMG
except AMG
with code P98

Model 209 with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)
except AMG
with code P98

Model
209 AMG with code P98

BE40.20-P-1002-02D

Vehicle level - front axle

°

+4,4 (1,6)

+11,2 (1,6)

+8,3 (0,5)

BE40.20-P-1003-02D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

0.5

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

-

Number

Designation

Model
171
except AMG,
except MB sports suspension (code 486)

Model
171 with MB sports suspension (code 486) or AMG

Model
203.0/2 up to 03/2004,
ECE/USA,
except 4MATIC, except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except AMG,
except suspension with
increased ground clearance
(code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+1,7 (0,8)

+0,7 (0,8)

+3,2 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
203
with 4MATIC

Model
203.7 up to 03/2004,
except 4MATIC
except 4MATIC, except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except AMG,
except suspension with
increased ground clearance
(code 482)

Model
203 up to 03/2004,
with MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
except USA,
except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+2,6 (1,6)

+2,2 (1,6)

+1,4 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
203 up to 03/2004, USA,
with MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
except 4MATIC

Model
203 up to 03/2004,
with suspension with
increased ground clearance
(code 482),
except 4MATIC

Model
203.0 as from 04/2004,
ECE, USA,
except 4MATIC, except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except AMG,
except suspension with
increased ground clearance
(code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+3,2 (1,6)

+4,9 (1,6)

+3,3 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
203.0 as from 04/2004,
ECE/USA,
with MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
except 4MATIC

Model
203.0/7
as from 04/2004,
with suspension with
increased ground clearance
(code 482),
except 4MATIC

Model
203.2
as from 04/2004,
ECE,
with MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
with/without
level control,
except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+1,5 (1,6)

+4,9 (1,6)

+1,5 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
203.2 as from 04/2004, ECE,
with engine
112, 271, 612, 646,
except 4MATIC

Model
203.2 with
level control,
except 4MATIC

Model
203.2
as from 04/2004 USA,
except 4MATIC,
except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except AMG,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+3,1 (1,6)

+3,1 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
203.7 as from 04/2004,
ECE/USA,
except 4MATIC,
except MB sports suspension
(code 486),
except AMG,
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model
203.2
as from 04/2004, USA,
with MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
except 4MATIC

Model
203.2 as from 04/2004,
with suspension with
increased ground clearance
(code 482),
except 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+2,1 (1,6)

+3,1 (1,6)

+4,7 (1,6)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
203.7
as from 04/2004,
ECE,
with MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
except 4MATIC, except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)

Model
209
ECE except AMG
with code P98

Model
209.4
as of 04/2004, ECE,
with 4-, 6- and 8 cylinder engine
except AMG
with code P98

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+1,5 (1,6)

+3,1 (1,1)

+2,4 (1,1)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

1

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

0.5

0.5

Number

Designation

Model
209 with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)
except AMG
with code P98

Model
209 AMG with code P98

Model
209 USA with normal suspension (code 485),
Model
209 with MB-sports suspension (code 486) or AMG
except AMG
with code P98

BE40.20-P-1002-03D

Vehicle level - rear axle

°

+4,5 (1,1)

-4,3 (0,5)

+1,5 (1,1)

BE40.20-P-1003-03D

Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle

When checking

°

1

0.5

1

When calibrating with Star Diagnosis

°

0.5

-

0.5