Determining specified caster value with nomogram - AR40.20-P-0200-01AD

MODEL 460, 461 (except 461.331), 463 Wheelbase 2850 mm 

Nomogram for determining caster specified value (c) depending on the spring travel for a wheelbase of 2850 mm 

Fig 1: Wheel Base Spring Travel Nomogram (2850mm)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

1. Supplementary dimension for rear axle
2. Supplementary dimension for front axle
3. Specified caster value

The supplementary dimension for rear axle (a) is the distance between the center of the front bolt of the trailing arm attachment to the rear axle and the bottom edge of the tubular crossmember.

The supplementary dimension for the front axle (b) is the distance between the center of the rear bolt of the trailing arm attachment to the front axle and the bottom edge of the frame.