Alignment Specs
Vehicle Alignment
Vehicle Level
Front Axle
203.0/2
except 4MATIC
except AMG
except MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
except suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
+4.5° (±1.6)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.0
with AMG or MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
except 4MATIC
except suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
+6.9° (±1.6)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203
with suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
except 4MATIC
except AMG
except MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
+11.2° (±1.6)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.2
with AMG or MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
except 4MATIC
except suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
+4.5° (±1.6)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.7
except 4MATIC
except AMG
except MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
except suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
+6.9° (±1.6)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
Rear Axle
203
with 4MATIC
+20mm (±10)
+2.6° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203
except 4MATIC
except MB sports suspension (code 486)
except AMG
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)
+20mm (±10)
+3.3° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.0
with MB sports suspension (code 486) or AMG
except 4MATIC
+1.5° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.0/7
with suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
except 4MATIC
+4.9° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.2
with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)
except 4MATIC
+4.7° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.2
except 4MATIC
except MB sports suspension (code 486)
except AMG
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)
+3.1° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.2
with MB sports suspension (code 486) or AMG
except 4MATIC
+3.1° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
203.7
except 4MATIC
except MB sports suspension (code 486)
except AMG
except suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482)
+2.2° (±1.6°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left side of vehicle
When checking 1°
When calibrating with Star Diagnosis 0.5°
NOTE: To measure vehicle level use (86) Electronic inclination measuring instrument (CM 9606)
Rear:
Front:
Front Camber (at vehicle level)
Model 203 without 4MATIC.
+13.6° +0°22' (±20')
+12.6° +0°13' (±20')
+11.6° +0°05' (±20')
+10.6° -0°03' (±20')
+9.6° -0°10' (±20')
+8.6° -0°16' (±20')
+7.6° -0°21' (±20')
+6.6° -0°26' (±20')
+5.6° -0°30' (±20')
+4.6° -0°33' (±20')
+3.6° -0°37' (±20')
+2.6° -0°38' (±20')
+1.6° -0°40' (±20')
Note maximum permissible difference in front-axle camber between the right and left-hand sides of the vehicle: 24'
Front Camber (at vehicle level)
Model 203 4MATIC.
+5.1° -0°04' (±20')
+4.8° -0°04' (±20')
+4.5° -0°07' (±20')
+4.2° -0°08' (±20')
+3.9° -0°10' (±20')
+3.6° -0°12' (±20')
+3.3° -0°14' (±20')
+3.1° -0°15' (±20')
+2.8° -0°17' (±20')
+2.5° -0°18' (±20')
+2.2° -0°20' (±20')
+1.9° -0°22' (±20')
Note maximum permissible difference in front-axle camber between the right and left-hand sides of the vehicle: ≤20'
Front Caster
Measure heights of front and rear axles, then consult table for the caster data
VA = Front axle
HA = Rear axle
Maximum deviation between left and right (degrees) 30'
Tolerance ±30'
Model 203 With 4MATIC:
Model 203 As Of 04/2004, Without 4MATIC:
Front Toe-in
203
except 4MATIC 0°12' ±10'
with 4MATIC 0°00' ±10'
Toe-out on turns with inner wheel steered through 20°
203
with 4MATIC 1°12' ±30'
203.0/2
except 4MATIC
except suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
except MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
except AMG 1°31' ±30'
203.0
with MB sports suspension (code 486) or AMG 1°40' ±30'
203.0/7
with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482) or AMG 1°30' ±30'
203.2
with ride-height control 1°37' ±30'
203.2
with suspension with increased ground clearance (code 482) 1°30' ±30'
203.2
with MB sports suspension (code 486) or AMG 1°42' ±30'
203.7
except 4MATIC
except suspension with increased ground clearance (CODE 482)
except MB sports suspension (CODE 486)
except AMG 1°37' ±30'
Rear Camber (at vehicle level)
Note: Rear camber is not adjustable
203 without 4MATIC
6.9° -0°24' (±30')
5.9° -0°32' (±30')
4.9° -0°40' (±30')
3.9° -0°48' (±30')
2.9° -1°00' (±30')
1.9° -1°11' (±30')
0.9° -1°24' (±30')
Note maximum permissible difference in front-axle camber between the right and left-hand sides of the vehicle: 30'
Overall toe-in at rear axle 0°33' ±15'
Permitted difference between right and left side of vehicle for rear toe (degrees) ≤30'