Could someone point me in the right direction to the specs I need to have the front end aligned? ball joints and bushings were replaced, discovered broken coil spring, will need to replace both, but when I inquired at local dealership (I am friend of alignment specialst) we couldn't find out what to set up the car to, my 1983 300cd turbo wasn't listed anywhere under the Mercedes listing, he told me that if I could find the settings, he could enter them manually, and go from there. Also when I received new springs, mine are about 1 3/4 inches lower, and the 2 other sources for springs that I checked call for the same part number. Anyone else had this problem?

should be the same as the W123 sedan..ill find out when i go for an alignment soon driving with posative camber on the front sucks

Thanks, I hope it's not too far away. I guess I'm gonna have to breakdown and buy a repair manual, should I get a Mercedes book, or an aftermarket one?

Bump!

Can anyone recommend where I can get the spec's?

I found the specs for mine at http://mb.braingears.com

__________________
Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

youve got the proper tools to do an alignment? i have to go to the dealer since they are the only one with the steering box lock or something that gives them an excuse to charge me out the wazoo

What's their price for an alignment?

__________________
1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

ive been quoted at 125$ without having to remove the eccentric bolts.. if they have to remove them to adjust then its going to cost more the highest was up to 175$

That "locking bolt" is available at www.samstagsales.com part# 116 589 06 21 00 cost: $50

However, I believe my plan will be to take the removal plug and see if I can size one for a homemade "tool". It is literally not much more than a bolt with a tapered point that screws into the bottom of the steering box.

__________________
Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

The special spreader bar is needed for your car too.

Len

plus the alignment places i have called were more towards domestics and jap craps... they said they either didnt have the specs or didnt want to mess with something thats over complicated

holy crap 178$ for a glow plug reamer

Wheel Alignment Specifications 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
Caster (degrees)..................+9 3/4, +/- 1/2
Camber (degrees)................. 0, +/- 1/8
Toe-in (inches).................... +3/16, +/- 1/32
Toe-out on Turns (degrees)
Inner............................ 20
Outer........................... 18 13/16

This Data taken from Snap-On computerized allignment machine.....
Holland Service Center, Berlin, MD

When I first got this Benz, I wanted to have the allignment checked....found that the Goodyear Tire Dealer in Clarksburg, WV computer did not go back to 1985......went to the Sept NASCAR Race in Dover.....asked Holland to check my allignment (used to be Goodyear).....tie rods were frozen, did not want to disable car....he gave me the printout....and I typed the above, specs....

SB

__________________

Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG

Thank you for the specs, I just finished the springs Last Saturday, and will head to the alignment shop tomorrow!

__________________

I am just going for the toe-in/caster/camber to try and get it closer than it is right now, since the rebuild, it is eating the outside of the tires off.....I am headed to a GM dealer (that I know the mechanic) and the charge will probabily cost me a 12 pack

__________________

A Haynes service manual would be a good investment. Your alignment specs should be the same as the E300D sedan!