2002 Mercedes Benz G500FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wheel Alignment Specifications

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Front Axle Camber
Specified Value 1°
Permissible Tolerance +/-15'
Front Axle Caster (1)
Specified Value
2400mm Wheel Base See Figure
2850mm Wheel Base See Figure
3120mm Wheel Base See Figure
3400mm Wheel Base See Figure
Permissible Tolerance +/-4'
Permissible Tolerance Between Left & Right Sides +/-30'
Front Axle Toe-In
Specified Value 0°
Permissible Tolerance +/-15'
Steering Axis Inclination
Specified Value 9°
Permissible Tolerance +/-20'
Toe Out On Turns (2)
Specified Value 2° 30'
Permissible Tolerance +/-20'
Steering Angle
Specified Value 35° 30'
Permissible Tolerance +/-30'
Rear Axle Toe-In
Specified Value 0°
Permissible Tolerance +/-10'
Rear Axle Camber
Specified Value 1°
Permissible Tolerance +/-15'
Rear Axle Caster (1)
Specified Value
2400mm Wheel Base See Figure
2850mm Wheel Base See Figure
3120mm Wheel Base See Figure
3400mm Wheel Base See Figure
Rear Axle Toe-In 0° 20'
Wheel Base Permissible Tolerance Between Left & Right Sides .20" (5mm)
(1) Front and rear caster values are attained during front and rear measurement procedures. Make measurements and determine specified caster values using appropriate nomogram. See CHECK CASTER AT FRONT & REAR AXLE  under WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES.
(2) Toe-Out On Turns with inside wheel turned through 20 degrees.
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