E 500 4MATIC Wagon (211.283) V8-5.0L (113.969) (2004)
1
Check vehicle level at front and rear axles with electronic clinometer
2
Check rear axle camber
NOTE:
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The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable.
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If substantial deviations in the rear axle camber are found, the cause may be one of the following:
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Excessive difference in the vehicle level between the left and right sides of the vehicle.
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Accident damage to the frame floor. Level differences at the mounting points for the rear axle carrier between the left and right sides of the
body. Experience shows that bending caused by an accident also has an effect on the toe.
AR40.20-P-0332T Check and Adjust Rear Wheel Toe
Checking and Adjusting Rear Axle Toe
Adjusting
1
Check vehicle level at front and rear axles with electronic clinometer and adjust if necessary
2
Adjust toe
NOTE:
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By slackening the bolts (60b) and (60c). Adjust toe using the adjusting nut (60d).
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Observe permissible difference in rear axle toe between right and left sides of the vehicles.
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If the test values are not attained, replace tie rod if necessary.
AR40.30-P-0400P Checking accident vehicles and vehicles possibly damaged in an accident
AR40.30-P-0400P Checking accident vehicles and vehicles possibly damaged in an accident
- except CODE (P98) Black Series [model 209.3]