Wheel alignment specs
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2024 GLE 450; 2024 E450
Wheel alignment specs
Is there a place that I could find a chart with wheel alignment specs? I'd like to get the wheel alignment checked/adjusted for a couple of reasons. First, I unfortunately hit a couple of ruts in the road, while exiting a local restaurant, and also, now that our GLE has about a little over 1000 miles on it, I would imagine that the suspension has "settled" a bit, and the alignment might need a little tweak, or two.
I have nothing against my dealer, other than they're about 20-25 miles from where I live, and my trusted "indie" shop is only about 3-4 miles away. I checked in with them shortly after I got the car, thinking in advance, and they took a very quick look at the charts of their alignment screen, and there were , literally, about two dozen different charts for M-B autos, and we didn't have the car there, to check the VIN plate.
Therefore, I'm hoping to find the specs, ahead of time, in order to expedite this job.
I have nothing against my dealer, other than they're about 20-25 miles from where I live, and my trusted "indie" shop is only about 3-4 miles away. I checked in with them shortly after I got the car, thinking in advance, and they took a very quick look at the charts of their alignment screen, and there were , literally, about two dozen different charts for M-B autos, and we didn't have the car there, to check the VIN plate.
Therefore, I'm hoping to find the specs, ahead of time, in order to expedite this job.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 550
“WHEEL ALIGNMENT” - today's models it is only front and rear TOE - “directional” adjustment !
Because of ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines - Front Camber and Caster along with rear Camber has been deleted.
Now only one set position - to suit showroom height conditions.
No longer able to adjust for varying road or load conditions. High cambered roads with excess passenger side edge wear. Extra passenger loads or ongoing adjustment capability for curb knock damage.
ONUS IS NOW PUT BACK ON OWNERS TO FUND COSTLY, PREMATURE REPLACEMENT.
At K-MAC we have the experience of resolving OEM Suspension shortcomings since 1964 !
SEE SPOILER
AUDI to VOLVO - Experience Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and costs) Since 1964 !
Because of ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines - Front Camber and Caster along with rear Camber has been deleted.
Now only one set position - to suit showroom height conditions.
No longer able to adjust for varying road or load conditions. High cambered roads with excess passenger side edge wear. Extra passenger loads or ongoing adjustment capability for curb knock damage.
ONUS IS NOW PUT BACK ON OWNERS TO FUND COSTLY, PREMATURE REPLACEMENT.
At K-MAC we have the experience of resolving OEM Suspension shortcomings since 1964 !
SEE SPOILER
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AUDI to VOLVO - Experience Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and costs) Since 1964 !
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
“WHEEL ALIGNMENT” - today's models it is only front and rear TOE - “directional” adjustment !
Because of ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines - Front Camber and Caster along with rear Camber has been deleted.
Now only one set position - to suit showroom height conditions.
No longer able to adjust for varying road or load conditions. High cambered roads with excess passenger side edge wear. Extra passenger loads or ongoing adjustment capability for curb knock damage.
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Because of ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines - Front Camber and Caster along with rear Camber has been deleted.
Now only one set position - to suit showroom height conditions.
No longer able to adjust for varying road or load conditions. High cambered roads with excess passenger side edge wear. Extra passenger loads or ongoing adjustment capability for curb knock damage.
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Some adjusters are single use only, though.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 550
K-MAC Bolt-On kits are designed to provide serious adjustment - and "precise". Up to 2 degrees Positive or Negative Camber and also Caster change. TO FIX IT RIGHT - THE 1ST. TIME !
AUDI to VOLVO - Experience Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and costs) Since 1964 !
