W211 Front & Rear Inclination Adjustment.pdf

AR40.20-P-0301T
Check vehicle level at front and rear axle with electronic inclination measuring
instrument and adjust, if necessary
12.1.02
MODEL 211.004 /006 /016 /020 /022 /023 /026 /028 /029 /042 /043 /054 /056 /061 /065 /070 /076 /206 /216 /2 20 /222 /223
/226 /242 /254 /256 /261 /265 /270 /276 /606 /616 /620, 219.322 /356 /375 /376
086 Clinometer
086a Measuring sensor
Illustration shows measuring point 1 (left front)
P40.20-0318-01
086a Measuring sensor
086b Measuring sensor connecting cable
17 Spring control arm
Arrows
Cast humps on spring control arm
Measurement point 3 (left rear) illustrated
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086a Measuring sensor
086b Measuring sensor connecting cable
65 Rear axle shaft
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Modification notes
18.5.05 Vehicle level - rear axle Model 211.0 except 4MATIC, with steel
suspension (series)
15.8.05 Vehicle level - rear axle Model 211.0 except 4MATIC, with MB sports
suspension (code 486) or AMG,
*BE40.20-P-1001-03I
*BE40.20-P-1001-03I
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Check
1 Prepare for chassis alignment AR40.00-P-0202A
2 Check vehicle level at the front axle via the
spring control arm inclination
k Electronic clinometer
(CM 09606)
m Clean measurement points on spring
control arm (17).
i The measuring sensor connecting cable
(086b) must face towards the center of the
vehicle otherwise the measurement will be
incorrect.
*WH58.30-Z-1001-31A

3 Check vehicle level at the rear axle via the
rear axle shaft inclination.
4.1 Use STAR DIAGNOSIS to calibrate vehicle
ride height
a
Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out
fault memory
5.1 Check headlamp setting and correct if
necessary
o Fit measurement sensor (086a) onto
spring control arm (17) between the bumps
cast onto the spring control arm (arrows) and
save each measured value.
D Measuring point 1 (left front)
D Measuring point 2 (right front)
Vehicle level - front axle
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i Vehicle with metal springs:
If the front ride height is outside of
specification: #
Replace the springs or the rubber spring
bushings to adjust the vehicle ride height.
i Observe maximum permissible difference
in vehicle level between left and right sides of
the vehicle
i The specified test tolerance applies only
when checking the vehicle level and not for
calibration.
Permissible difference in vehicle level at front *BE40.20-P-1002-02I
axle between right and left sides of the vehicle
k Electronic clinometer
*WH58.30-Z-1001-31A
(CM 09606)
m Clean measurement points on rear axle
shaft (65).
i The measuring sensor connecting cable
(086b) must face towards the center of the
vehicle otherwise the measurement will be
incorrect.
o Fit measuring sensor (086a) on rear axle
shaft (65) and save each measured value.
D Measurement point 3 (left rear)
D Measurement point 4 (right rear)
Vehicle level - rear axle
*BE40.20-P-1001-03I
i Vehicle with metal springs:
If the rear ride height is outside of
specification: #
Replace the springs or the rubber spring
bushings to adjust the vehicle ride height.
i Observe maximum permissible difference
in vehicle level between left and right sides of
the vehicle
i The specified test tolerance applies only
when checking the vehicle level and not for
calibration.
Permissible difference in vehicle level at rear *BE40.20-P-1002-03I
axle between right and left sides of the vehicle
Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air
suspension), code 489
i Only if the vehicle level is outside the test
tolerance.
AD00.00-P-2000-04A
STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system *WE58.40-Z-1013-06A
Permissible difference in vehicle level at front *BE40.20-P-1002-02I
axle between right and left sides of the vehicle
Permissible difference in vehicle level at rear *BE40.20-P-1002-03I
axle between right and left sides of the vehicle
i Possible cause, when the vehicle level is
not OK after calibration:
D Attachment of level sensor is deformed
Only if the vehicle level was adjusted.
e Check and correct headlamp setting Model 211 AP82.10-P-8260T
e Model 219.322
e Model 219.356 /375 /376 AP82.10-P-8260TX
Test values for vehicle level at front axle

Number Designation Model
211.00/01/02/04/05/
06/07 with
steel suspension
(standard)
Model 211.0
except 4MATIC,
except steel
suspension,
except suspension
with increased ground
clearance
(code 482), with
MB sports
suspension (code
486) or AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-02I Vehicle level - front axle (° +6.5 (F1.5) +3.9 (F1.5)
BE40.20-P-1002-02I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.75 0.75
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - 0.5
Test values for vehicle level at front axle
Number Designation Model
211.0
except 4MATIC,
except AMG
except MB sports
suspension (code
486),
except AIRmatic
(code 489),
with steel suspension
and suspension with
increased ground
clearance
(code 482)
Model
211.0/2
except 4MATIC,
except AMG
except MB sports
suspension (code
486),
except steel
suspension,
except suspension
with increased ground
clearance
(code 482),
with
AIRmatic (code 489)
BE40.20-P-1001-02I Vehicle level - front axle (° +9.1 (F1.5) +3.6 (F1.5)
BE40.20-P-1002-02I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.75 0.75
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - 0.5
Test values for vehicle level at front axle
Number Designation Model
211.20/21/22/24/
25/26/27 with steel
suspension (standard)
Model
211.2
except 4MATIC,
except suspension
with increased ground
clearance (code 482),
with MB sports
suspension
(code 486) or AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-02I Vehicle level - front axle (° +6.8 (F1.5) +3.9 (F1.5)
BE40.20-P-1002-02I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.75 0.75
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - -
Test values for vehicle level at front axle

Number Designation Model
211.6 with
steel suspension
(standard)
Model 211.0
except 4MATIC,
except steel
suspension,
except suspension
with increased ground
clearance
(code 482), with
MB sports
suspension (code
486) or AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-02I Vehicle level - front axle (° +6.8 (F1.5) +3.9 (F1.5)
BE40.20-P-1002-02I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.75 0.75
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - 0.5
Test values for vehicle level at front axle
Number Designation Model
211.2
except 4MATIC,
except
suspension
with increased
ground
clearance (code
482),
with MB sports
suspension
(code 486) or
AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-02I Vehicle level - front axle (° +3.9 (F1.5)
BE40.20-P-1002-02I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.75
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° -
Test values for vehicle level at front axle
Number Designation Model
219 with steel
suspension
(Standard)
Model
219 with
AIRmatic (code 489)
BE40.20-P-1001-02I Vehicle level - front axle (° +2.3 (F1.5) +3.6 (F1.5)
BE40.20-P-1002-02I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.75 0.75
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° 0.5
Test values for rear axle vehicle level control
Number Designation Model 211.0/2 USA,
with AIRmatic (code
489), except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-03I Vehicle level - rear axle (° -1.1 (F1.0)

BE40.20-P-1002-03I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.5
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° 0.3
Test values for rear axle vehicle level control
Number Designation Model 211.0
except 4MATIC,
with steel suspension
(series)
Model 211.0
except 4MATIC,
with MB sports
suspension (code
486) or AMG
BE40.20-P-1001-03I Vehicle level - rear axle (° -0.8 (F1.0) -2.7 (F1.0)
BE40.20-P-1002-03I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.5 0.5
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - 0.3
Test values for rear axle vehicle level control
Number Designation Model 211.0 with steel
suspension and
suspension with
increased ground
clearance
(code 482),
except 4MATIC,
except MB sports
suspension
(code 486),
except AMG
Model 211.0 ECE,
except 4MATIC,
with AIRmatic (code
489)
BE40.20-P-1001-03I Vehicle level - rear axle (° +3.6 (F1.0) -1.0 (F1.0)
BE40.20-P-1002-03I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.5 0.5
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - 0.3
Test values for rear axle vehicle level control
Number Designation Model
211.2 with steel
suspension (series),
except 4MATIC
Model
211.2 with
MB sports suspension
(code 486) or AMG,
except 4MATIC
BE40.20-P-1001-03I Vehicle level - rear axle (° +1.2 (F1.0) -0.7 (F1.0)
BE40.20-P-1002-03I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.5 0.5
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - -
Test values for rear axle vehicle level control

Number Designation Model
211.2 ECE with
AIRmatic
(code 489)
Model
211.6 with steel
suspension (standard)
BE40.20-P-1001-03I Vehicle level - rear axle (° -0.8 (F1.0) +1.0 (F1.0)
BE40.20-P-1002-03I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.5 0.5
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° 0.3 -
Test values for rear axle vehicle level control
Number Designation Model
219
with steel
suspension
(Standard)
Model
219
with AIRmatic
Dual Control
(code 489)
BE40.20-P-1001-03I Vehicle level - rear axle (° -0.6 (F1.0) -1.0 (F1.0)
BE40.20-P-1002-03I
Permissible difference in vehicle level
between right and left sides of the
vehicle
When checking (° 0.5 0.5
When calibrating
with Star Diagnosis
(° - 0.3
Commercially available tools (see Workshop Equipment Manual)
Number Designation Make (e. g.) Order number
WH58.30-Z-1001-31A Electronic inclinometer (CM 09606) Romess Rogg
Apparatus+Electronics
GmbH&Co. D-78024
Villingen-Schwenningen
09606
Workshop equipment/MB testers (see Workshop Equipment Manual)
WE58.40-Z-1013-06A STAR DIAGNOSIS Compact diagnosis system for passenger cars, order number 6511 1801 00