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Almost NO independent shops can properly align any Mercedes. That's because there are two special tools needed that usually only the dealer has, unless the shop does a LOT of MB's and actually has a clue (which is rare). The two tools are:
1- Lock pin for centering the steering gearbox
2- Spreader bar to tension the front wheels to correctly set toe
Ask any shop if they have these before you let them touch your Benz. If they don't know what you're talking about, or worse yet tell you they're not needed, walk away. It's worth paying the dealer $100 to have it done properly. I like to verify that all steering & suspension links are good, that way you don't have to get *another* alignment after a new tie rod is installed, etc. The dealer will usually call you & tell you if anything needs replacement while the tech is doing the alignment to prevent that problem. BT, DT.
For the record, I do 99% of my own work on my MB's. I let the dealer do the alignments and sometimes the tranny fluid changes. I never let ANY generic shop touch the car. On rare occasions I'll let an independent MB specialist do a job that requires tools I don't have (example, the OM603 front crank seal).
I'd bite the bullet and take the car to the dealer to have the alignment (and steering wheel) fixed.
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