[MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Just returned from a 70 mph drive and noticed no unusual noise, my good neighbor, noticed the left rear wheel is tilted inward, in other words the top of the wheel is tilted inward as the bottom is tilted outward by a couple of degrees. I jacked the car up and the wheel has no movement when I kicked the top or sides, taking a quick peek underneath, it's raining in Boston, saw no abnormals .had the rear wheel bearings replaced about 6 months ago and just on big pot holes or angle approaches to the driveway, would hear a slight tension sound coming from the rear ..Maybe it finally broke ... Plan on taking a 400 mile trip this Friday, wear the tire a bit, but am concern about causing additional sever damage... minor damage will not bother me TIA Bill 1981 300 TD
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Bill Gallagher wrote: Just returned from a 70 mph drive and noticed no unusual noise, my good neighbor, noticed the left rear wheel is tilted inward, in other words the top of the wheel is tilted inward as the bottom is tilted outward by a couple of degrees. And it's a wagon? Isn't negative camber one symptom of a droopy SLS? Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Mitch: It is a wagon. SLS is what? How about the 400 mile trip? TIA Bill 1981 300 TD Mitch Haley wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Just returned from a 70 mph drive and noticed no unusual noise, my good neighbor, noticed the left rear wheel is tilted inward, in other words the top of the wheel is tilted inward as the bottom is tilted outward by a couple of degrees. And it's a wagon? Isn't negative camber one symptom of a droopy SLS? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Self levelling suspension.
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Bill Gallagher wrote: Mitch: It is a wagon. SLS is what? How about the 400 mile trip? TIA If everything seems tight and it doesn't ride like a buckboard, I'd make sure the SLS reservoir is full of the proper hydraulic fluid and go. I forgot a more likely problem, I believe the wagon has the same sort of rear subframe mounts as the sedans. I'd get it up to speed and do a little zig-zag. If the back end wants to steer itself instead of following along politely, then it's probably past time for the subframe to body mounts (and may as well do the differential to subframe mounts too). Even if it self-steers a bit, a long trip should be no more hazardous than a local trip, just keep it in mind if your handling gets funky under hard cornering. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Mitch: Just check the SLS reservoir and it's at the full mark... Had the sub frames checked about a year ago, it was fine alone with new differential mounts . If drive fine and steers well and will try the zig-zig tomorrow . hope, I am not pulled over for drunk driving Bill 1981 300 TD Mitch Haley wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Mitch: It is a wagon. SLS is what? How about the 400 mile trip? TIA If everything seems tight and it doesn't ride like a buckboard, I'd make sure the SLS reservoir is full of the proper hydraulic fluid and go. I forgot a more likely problem, I believe the wagon has the same sort of rear subframe mounts as the sedans. I'd get it up to speed and do a little zig-zag. If the back end wants to steer itself instead of following along politely, then it's probably past time for the subframe to body mounts (and may as well do the differential to subframe mounts too). Even if it self-steers a bit, a long trip should be no more hazardous than a local trip, just keep it in mind if your handling gets funky under hard cornering. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Just returned from a 70 mph drive and noticed no unusual noise, my good neighbor, noticed the left rear wheel is tilted inward, in other words the top of the wheel is tilted inward as the bottom is tilted outward by a couple of degrees. On our SDL this was caused by a bent trailing arm. Plenty of other potential causes, like broken springs, worn-out rubber pads, etc. -- Jim
