Diff is only connected to subframe. I think you've hit all the right points.
I've got a spare subframe (no diff or axles) you can have if you want to drag it away from SC. ------------- Max Charleston SC On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 1:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Karl or others: > > Since Karl has recently done this, I think he has most of the answers. > > I am fixin ta take out the rear subframe of the 124 2.5. As I > recall, I have to take out the exhaust, driveshaft rear flex, sway bar > links, shocks, brake calipers, ABS Sensor in Diff., parking brake > cables, and of course, the 4 main subframe bolts. Am I missing anything? > > As I recall, the diff has 2 big bolts at the back (10mm allen I think) > and 2 smaller bolts at the front. I think these are all into the > subframe. Is that right? > > What is the best way to lower the unit? I hope I can balance it on the > floor jack while I roll it out from under. > > More important, what is the best way to raise the subframe back up into > position? Will I need stacks of blocks or an extra person to help > balance it on the jack as it goes up? > > Need to replace the rear brake lines, brake hoses, possibly calipers, Rt > wheel bearing, parking brake cables, weld up some rusted holes in the > body, patch others, derust, clean and paint subframe, and probably > replace the links. May need to replace the park brake shoes while > there. (YUK) > > It has no antislip, so single brake line to the rear, and a T. I only > need to replace the lines from the T out, and the hoses. > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
