Standard Procedure - Toe Adjustment; Rear Specifications; Front Specifications - Mercedes-Benz 2005 Sprinter Service Manual

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOE ADJUSTMENT

CAMBER AND CASTER ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE
(TOE ONLY)..
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final
adjustment.
(1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways
before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering
wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
(2) Loosen the tie rod jam nuts.
NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for
one-half of the total toe position specification. This
will ensure the steering wheel will be centered
when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.
(3) Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the
inner tie rod as necessary.
(4) Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 50 N·m (37 ft.
lbs.).
(5) Verify the specifications
(6) Turn off engine.
SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION
Toe-In
DESCRIPTION
Outer Tie Rod End Jam
Nut
FRONT SPECIFICATION
±.16°
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
50
DESCRIPTION
Camber
Camber
Left to Right Difference
Max
Caster
Steering Knuckle
Inclination
Steering Knuckle
Inclination
Left to Right Difference
Max

REAR SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION
Toe-In
Max
Camber
Max
Inclination of Rear
Wheels (Individual Wheel
Toe)= Maximum
Inclination of Rear Axle
Max
Ft. Lbs.
37
WHEEL ALIGNMENT 2 - 19
FRONT SPECIFICATION
±.75°
1.33°
±.5°
±.5°
1°
REAR SPECIFICATION
0° (±.25°)
0° (-.66°/+.33°)
0° (±.25°)
In. Lbs.
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