[W126 Coupe] are these cars 4 wheel alignment

[Robert Karl Stonjek]

KMac fixes the rear alignment.  Camber of the rear depends on the state of the springs and SLS.  In my case I replaced the SLS with Bilstien sports shocks and replaced the rear springs to bring the camber up to spec.

When it came to get the alignments done the local mechanics were keen but guessed the specs somewhat as they didn't have accurate specifications to hand.  I prepared a document for them to fill out and they were happy to do so, and it gave me an idea of the before and after.  They work in millimetres rather than degrees.

You can copy and print the form I've posted below to supply to your mechanic.  This data is from the WIS manual.  I don't recall if the specification is any different for models other than my 1987 (which I copied from the manual).  I don't think so.

I also had the steering box rebuilt.  I supplied the steering mechanic with a Mercedes Benz kit and they matched up the hard parts (bearings) by measuring and matching - tight as a fish's bottom now.

Robert





----- Original Message ----- 
From: Markus Meyer 
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] are these cars 4 wheel alignment


Yes, you can do 4 wheel alignment, but I think there's a setting (can't remember which) that isn't adjustable on the rear.  There is a camber kit I think from KMAC that can be used.

The SLS can be flushed quite easily.  Disconnect the line going into the top of the reservoir at the cap, stick it into an empty jug.  Unscrew the little filler cap.  Have someone start the car and watch the fluid flow into the empty jug while you slowly refill the reservoir to keep it from running dry.  You'll need a few bottles/quarts to get it all done.  There is a dipstick when you pull the cap that tells you what the level should be.

Markus Meyer
mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
www.meyerprobateproperties.com
Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
484-919-9762 



  -------- Original Message --------
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] are these cars 4 wheel alignment
  From: Gary <garysalas at yahoo.com>
  Date: Thu, May 07, 2009 1:35 am
  To: mbcoupes <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

        the reason i'm asking is because i've notice on my rear wheels, the inside wears out faster on all 4 wheels.  i do need accumulators or ram shocks...haven't had it diagnosed.

        the accumulator fluid resevoir, how much fluid should be in there and do you bleed it like brakes?   

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