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Old 02-20-2002, 10:01 PM
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In case this isn't known, I'll throw this comment in:
The front caster and camber on a 210, and most all newer models from MB, are adjusted using a repair bolt kit. It's not a fine adjustment. I believe it is correctable = or - 6 degrees, not sure if that's the correction factor. Whatever it is, that's the adjustment factor, not any reading in between. The repair bolt slides into a notch in the bushing, and that's where it stays. Maybe there is an aftermarket kit to make fine adjustments, or more radical adjustments.
The rear is variable with the cam adjuster, so I don't know what the kit is for that was mentioned, unless it's used to make more radical adjustments.
Most any aligner should work, but if the wheels are an extreme dimension, maybe their adapter won't fit the wheels. Stock wheels could be installed to do the alignment, then put the desired wheels back on afterwards.
You could just as well shoot for getting it back into factory specs, at least the tires will last longer. In the very least the front repair bolts can be installed to make the camber more positive, that'll help some, and of course set the toe. Toe is the most important factor in determining tire wear. Anyone should be able to at least set the toe and install the repair bolts to most positive position.
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