Tiger, tried that trick of dropping a plumb bob down from each of the jack points to see if the frame was out of alignment on my '81 240D. The diagional dimensions were only about 1/8-inch different so the frame is obviously okay. I still think that somehow those two rear wheel bearing carriers got twisted to the right. However, it's puzzling that they are both aimed toward the right and both about the same angle. If you have no other suggestions I might just consider dropping the rear sub frame assembly out and put another one in from a wrecking yard. The other alternative would be to make a jig that would mount solidly on the hub with a long lever attached and bend the unit back straight. I'm not sure just what sort of stress that would put on the bearing itself but it sure isn't right the way it sits now.
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19 years ago