W124. 1992 MB 300D.

Rear total toe was out of range, but it could not be adjusted because the left rear toe adjusting bolt was frozen.

notation: * means the degree symbol (superscript o)

Rear

Camber
Left: -1*40' Right: -1*56'

Toe
Left: 0*02' Right: 0*12'
(specified range: -0*04' ~ 0*30')

Rear cross camber: 0*16'
(specified range: -1*00' ~ 1*00')

Rear total toe: 0*14'
(specified range: 0*15' ~ 0*35')

Thrust angle: -0*05'
(specified range: -0*18' ~ 0*18')

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1992 300D 2.5 turbo diesel. 319 k miles.
124.128 chassis, 602.962 engine, 722.418 tranny.

it sounds like it is not off enough to spend money fixing.

did you get an estimate for the fix?

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yes, they gave me estimate for reparing it.

Tie rod assembly: $84
Labor: $102
Alignment: $99

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1992 300D 2.5 turbo diesel. 319 k miles.
124.128 chassis, 602.962 engine, 722.418 tranny.

so for that kindof money i would probably drive it and observe to see if the tires start wearing funny. a little wear over a long time i probably would live with. wearing a lot quickly would warrent a repair. the repair is several times the cost of tires, i think.

i suspect it will be fine.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

100 dollars to put in a tierod? They take 20 minutes at the most.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi