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Mercedes Benz R 350 (251.156) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Alignment Specifications): Specifications

Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
R Class R 350 (251.156)
Engine
V6-3.5L (272.967)
Year
2008
Section
Alignment › Specifications › Alignment Specifications
MaintenanceAlignment Specifications · page 1 of 18
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Alignment: Specifications
Alignment Specifications

Vehicle alignment

Front Axle Level

With front steel suspension .................................................................................................................................................................. +1.50° (±1.25°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left sides of the vehicle

when checking ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1.25°

With front air suspension ...................................................................................................................................................................... -1.11° (±1.25°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level between right and left sides of the vehicle

when checking ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1.25°
When calibrating ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1.25°

Rear Axle Level

With front steel suspension ..................................................................................................................................................................... -3.63° (±0.9°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level at rear axle between right and left sides of the vehicle

when checking .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.9°
When calibrating .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.9°

With front air suspension ........................................................................................................................................................................ -5.84° (±0.9°)
Permissible difference in vehicle level at rear axle between right and left sides of the vehicle

when checking .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.9°
When calibrating .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.9°

Front camber

+6.50° ................................................................................................................................................................................................ -0° 24' (±30')
+5.25° ................................................................................................................................................................................................ -0° 31' (±30')
+4.00° ................................................................................................................................................................................................ -0° 38' (±30')
+2.75° ................................................................................................................................................................................................ -0° 49' (±30')
+1.50° .................................................................................................................................................................................................. -1° 0' (±30')
+0.25° ................................................................................................................................................................................................ -1° 13' (±30')
-1.00° ................................................................................................................................................................................................. -1° 28' (±30')
-2.25° ................................................................................................................................................................................................. -1° 34' (±30')
-3.50° ................................................................................................................................................................................................... -2° 1' (±30')

Permissible difference in front axle camber between left and right sides ................................................................................................................. 20'

Front caster

Procedure: Measure heights of front and rear axles, then consult the table for the caster data
Caster tolerance ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... ±30'

The level values are displyed by the electronic inclinometer in decimal degrees Example:  Front axle level 6.3° + rear axle level 0.4° = Caster
10.40°

Front axle toe

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