2002 Mercedes Benz SLK32FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wheel Alignment Specifications

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification Range
Front Axle Camber (1) See Fig 1 & Fig 2 ....
Rear Axle Camber (2)(3) See Fig 3 ....
Front Axle Caster (4)(5) See Fig 4 ....
Front Axle Toe-In 0° 20' +/-10'
Rear Axle Toe-In (6) 0° 33' +/-7
Front Axle Toe-Out On Turns (7) -1° 25' +/-30
(1) Measure front axle riding height. Check camber, assign a value. Refer to appropriate illustration.
(2) Rear Axle Camber and Caster is not adjustable.
(3) Specifications given as information only.
(4) Check caster, assign tabular value. Refer to illustration and match with a value in table.
(5) Check permissible difference in front caster between right and left side of vehicle.
(6) Overall toe-in at rear axle.
(7) Toe-Out On Turns with inside wheel turned through 20°.
Fig 1: Front Axle Camber Specification
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