SL 500 (129.068) V8-5.0L (113.961) (2000)
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
1. Check vehicle level at the front and rear I axle
2. Adjust toe-in at rear axle carrier (50) using the cam bolt (60a) on the mount of left and right track rod (60)
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Toe-in of rear wheels:
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Range: 0.33 to 0.58°
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Preferred: 0.42°
3. When adjustments are complete, tighten, cam bolt of rear axle track rod to: 70 Nm
Checking Ball Point Position
Checking Ball Point Position
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
1. Install measuring device (01) tool No. 210 589 00 21 00 in the wishbone bolted connection and position on "0" on the scale by means of a plum
bob
2. Check ball point position in the straight ahead position of the front wheels
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Slide (01b) on track rod
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Specification:
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Range: 21 to 25 mm
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Desired: 23 mm
3. If the ball point position is outside tolerance, refer to Adjustments
General Information, Chassis Alignment Check