SLK 230 (170.449) L4-2.3L SC (111.983) (2001)
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Check and adjust toe-in at front axle
2
Check toe-out on turns
NOTE: To check steering geometry measure toe-out on turns. This is the difference in the wheel angle between the wheel on the outside of a
curve and the wheel on the inside of a curve when the wheel on the inside of the curve is turned 20 degrees. Greater deviations may be caused as
follows whereby it is assumed that camber and caster are adjusted correctly:
1. Toe-in not adjusted with steering gear in straight ahead position resulting in unequal tie rod lengths.
2. Steering knuckle, steering column or steering intermediate arm bent.
3. On vehicles involved in an accident excessive deviations in the front end (longitudinal frame member, frame cross member, wheelhouse and
firewall, or on front axle carrier) which have a negative effect on the adjustment range for camber and caster can result in greater differences in
the toe-out on turns between left and right.
AR40.20-P-0331A Checking Rear Axle Camber
Checking Rear Axle Camber
1.1 Check vehicle level at front and rear axles and adjust if necessary
NOTE: With Mercedes-Benz measuring device.
1.2 Check vehicle level at front and rear axles with electronic clinometer and adjust if necessary
NOTE: 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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Too great a difference in vehicle level between right and left-hand sides of vehicle.
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Camber strut bent.
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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-0332A Check and Adjust Toe on Rear Axle
Checking And Adjusting Rear Axle Toe