On 10/25/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I await the answer on this one with much anticipation. My 190D also has > gotten quite >squirrely in recent months.
Well, after a week's driving after the alignment, I'm pretty confident that it's fixed. (Recap: my 124 was hopping sideways in the back over bumps, but I had ruled out the rear links, subframe mounts, and diff mounts). So it was the rear toe-in that caused the problem. Curt, since your car is squirrely all the time, I'd be more likely to suspect any and all parts in the rear end that haven't been changed in the last 100,000 miles or so. In my experience the bushings can pass the pry-bar test and still be bad. If any part of the suspension is not performing 100% up to spec, an alignment doesn't mean much, since the worn parts may allow all sorts of improper wheel movement relative to the body. The 201/124 multi-link rear suspension, I think, is a joy and a terrific safety feature when it's working right---it gives great traction in all road conditions, and manageably progressive loss of same at the limit---but when it's defective, it's a lot harder to diagnose than many people (including a lot of mechanics!) seem to think. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. Alex Chamberlain _______________________________________ 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
