Eveything is less than 1 year old in the steering system, other than the steering box. There is some play in the box. Everything else is tight.

Having said that, from what you said, the alignment guy does not need to use the spreader bar?? Or, with a loose steering gear box, he does?
Sorry - I don't know much about alignments?

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport