Hi,

My 280E pulls slightly to the left, I also noticed the steering wheel has about 2.5-3" of free play, I want to get a wheel alignment done however I am not sure whether I should adjust the freeplay first or get the front end aligned or vice versa


Thank you

Adjust the steering box first.
I am guessing your car is right hand drive. If so, I think this is an easy adjustment. If it's left hand drive, you will need special tools to reach the steering box adjuster from below - or remove the hole bloody intake manifold. This why I am still living with my steering play.

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yes it is RHD thank you

is the play adjustment the 19mm lock nut and the allen head grub screw on the steering box? you turn the screw counter clockwise to decrease the amount of play?

280EZrider, I adjusted my box from above and from below.... You need a 19mm wrench to loosen the lock nut and a 6mm allen key. Turn the adjustment stud(6mm allen) about 1 turn counter clock wise. NEVER turn the adjust screw clockwise.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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This is great news! Another MBZ expensive tool I don't need to buy. So which did you do from above, and which from below?

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it is possible to do all of it either from above or under. I prefer doing it from above.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg