Sub Frame Alignment

[Harry]

I am reinstalling my entire sub-frame after removing to do some other work.  Part of the reinstall has included new sub-frame mounts, new torsion bar mounts, etc.  I am wondering what I need to do at this point regarding aligning the sub-frame in the car, i.e. the straps that connect the sub-frame to the frame below the radiator.  Should I just put these about where they were, tighten them down, then let the folks doing the alignment (when the time comes) do the adjustment?

Thanks very much,
Harry

[Benz Dr.]

That sounds like a good idea. You won't be able to do any alignment on your own.

[mbzse]

I am reinstalling my entire sub-frame.../...regarding aligning the sub-frame in the car, i.e. the straps that connect the sub-frame to the frame below the radiator.../...

Try to strive for maximum amount of caster angle. Do this via turning the excenter screws that guide the blade springs "straps" as you call them.
IMHO, this gives a good steering feel in your SL

[Harry]

Moving slowly forward.  Here is a shot of the engine compartment today.  I need to post a before picture.  Does not look like the same car!  And of course my wife doesn't understand why bother - "no one ever sees under the hood anyway".  Geez.

[Harry]

BTW!  There is a ground strap that is visible attached to the bottom of the capacitor at the ignition coil (lower right of the photo.  The other end attaches at the 6 mm hex head cap screw on the PS pump.  But - at that same PS pump connection, there is a similar ground strap going from there towards the front of the car.  I don't quite recall where that strap connects on the car?  It might save me some time going through notes/photos if someone already knows and could respond.

Thanks,
Harry

[Tyler S]

Harry, I believe that second ground strap connected to the radiator fan shroud upper left bolt. Or if no shroud is present then the upper left rad mount bolt

[Harry]

Thanks Tyler!