300SE (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.990) (1992)
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
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
Adjust toe with cam bolt (60a) on mounting of left and right tie rod (60) on rear axle carrier (50)
NOTE: On model 210 with xenon headlamps, check headlamp alignment after changing the toe.
Preliminary Check
Preliminary Check
On models equipped with electronic level controls, ensure proper system operation prior to adjusting wheel alignment.
Front Camber & Caster
The front axle provides for combined camber and caster adjustment. Both wheel adjustments can be made together. Adjustments are made by means
of eccentric bolts at the lower control arm bearing and brake support ball pin supporting joint. To adjust eccentric bolt on lower control arm bearing,
loosen hex nut, then tighten hex nut while applying counter hold to eccentric bolt.