PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - W126 Front End Rebuilt, Aligned, Slight Vibration?

JamesDean · #7 03-24-2014, 11:05 AM

Just to update this thread..

The General Altimax HP's that are on the 420SEL are directional so they were rotated front to back.

The 300D had its tie rods and center drag link replaced. All were bad. I had it aligned at the dealership and they did an excellent job.

I had the 420SEL up at the dealership and they found that the replacement steering gearbox, that was 7 months old with 4,000 miles on it had gone bad. It was leaking and had excessive play. They quoted an MB replacement box around $3500. Luckily I had my local independent source the gearbox when it was installed 7 months ago so they can deal with it. When I had the box installed 7 months ago the first unit the received from their supplier leaked. So this is the second box. I'm not sure what brand the box is, they use WorldPac I believe.

At least MBNO had the wherewithal to inform me that the box was bad. My local dealer didn't. After 2 attempts at aligning it they just said it will always pull that way.

Alignment Spec Sheet

Technician's Notes