Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
I finally got to work on the rear links today - thought I was going to do both sides in one day. Ended up only getting two links on one side replaced. I couldn't get the nut loose on the frame side of the torque rod - could only round it off, then I couldn't get the ball joint end of the tie rod off the wheel carrier. My ball joint press is too big to fit in there, and the pickle fork is so long that I only had four inches to swing a hammer. I tried the flame wrench on the torque link nut - it only made the rubber smoke, no other effect. These two didn't seem to be all that bad, so I boloted them back in place. I did find that I had to remove the brake disk to bend the backing plate/dust shield enough to get the bolt holding the wheel carrier end of the Torque strut out - I reversed the bolt when I put that end back together - MUCH easier! The new bolts (which I used, even with the old links) have triple-square sockets instead of hex heads - it would have been next to imposible to tighten it in the original orientation. On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 7:56 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: I have found that you must put the torque link in before the thrust link (or if only replacing the torque link, remove the thrust link) because you need to rotate the wheel carrier a bit to get the bolt and sleeve in. I don't know when the new style links came out, but I suspect in 90 they were still the old style with a larger bolt. New link are 210 part numbers, and you need a bolt kit with sleeve to fit the new smaller bolt to the old style wheel carrier as the bolts are smaller diameter. Check the tie rods and tie rod eccentric bolt bushing (that's the only part that usually wears, but the tie rod end can go bad too) and replace these at the same time. Requires a full four wheel alignment if you do. I plan to replace the spring link bushings at the same time, rather pointless to replace all the links and have excessive noise and tire wear from the camber being loose even with new links. Might stick new spring pads in as well, after all, they are 20 years old with how many miles on them? Peter -Original Message- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Sent: Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
Hi Gang - Have been following this thread as I'd like to restore my rear suspension one day. It doesn't seem bad - I don't notice any specific problems but with nearly 180K Mi on it, it's just a matter of time. Looking at Rustys site I found these parts: W0133-1614000Subframe Bushing Kit W0133-1629778Subframe Mounting Kit W0133-1624039 Subframe Mount The only things Rustys site is lacking IMHO is a Wish List and a number Req'd column. Can some one tell me how many of the above parts I will need. What else might I need (other than shocks)? I've never done much suspension work except to the front of the 78 240D but I have lots of tools and am patient - what Special Tools will I need? Thx! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement I have found that you must put the torque link in before the thrust link (or if only replacing the torque link, remove the thrust link) because you need to rotate the wheel carrier a bit to get the bolt and sleeve in. I don't know when the new style links came out, but I suspect in 90 they were still the old style with a larger bolt. New link are 210 part numbers, and you need a bolt kit with sleeve to fit the new smaller bolt to the old style wheel carrier as the bolts are smaller diameter. Check the tie rods and tie rod eccentric bolt bushing (that's the only part that usually wears, but the tie rod end can go bad too) and replace these at the same time. Requires a full four wheel alignment if you do. I plan to replace the spring link bushings at the same time, rather pointless to replace all the links and have excessive noise and tire wear from the camber being loose even with new links. Might stick new spring pads in as well, after all, they are 20 years old with how many miles on them? Peter -Original Message- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Sent: Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
Order the whole rear link kit from Rusty, it always goes on sale right after I buy 124 links from him at regular price. (it is on sale now because I just re-did the 300D rear suspension) Also order the subframe mounts. Rusty knows what you need. Just call him. There are 2 front and 2 rear subframe bushings (for the rear subframe) on the 124. If you car is not too rusty, you probably don't need new bolts. If your car is rusty, you may want to order the new bolts or the kit with the bolts for the bushings. The official please don't sue me practice is to replace the bolts. I've been happy with the old bolts on my non-rusty car. If you reuse the bolts, you might want to have some loctite on hand. But I have never had a problem with bolts coming lose. For triumph and other shaker motorsickles you can't live without locktite. On my MBs and BMW motorsickles, I don't remember ever using locktite. The 124 suspension parts have self-locking nuts or blue loctite on them from the factory, but I think that is a don't sue me CYA. For the rear links, be sure what you order has the new bolts and bushings. The parts you will get are 210 parts and use smaller bolts, and some you will need bushings for to compensate for the smaller bolt. I did have the big bolt break once on a 126, so for a 123 or 126, ordering the new bolts is a good idea. Those are single bushings Hi Gang - Have been following this thread as I'd like to restore my rear suspension one day. It doesn't seem bad - I don't notice any specific problems but with nearly 180K Mi on it, it's just a matter of time. Looking at Rustys site I found these parts: W0133-1614000Subframe Bushing Kit W0133-1629778Subframe Mounting Kit W0133-1624039 Subframe Mount The only things Rustys site is lacking IMHO is a Wish List and a number Req'd column. Can some one tell me how many of the above parts I will need. What else might I need (other than shocks)? I've never done much suspension work except to the front of the 78 240D but I have lots of tools and am patient - what Special Tools will I need? Thx! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement I have found that you must put the torque link in before the thrust link (or if only replacing the torque link, remove the thrust link) because you need to rotate the wheel carrier a bit to get the bolt and sleeve in. I don't know when the new style links came out, but I suspect in 90 they were still the old style with a larger bolt. New link are 210 part numbers, and you need a bolt kit with sleeve to fit the new smaller bolt to the old style wheel carrier as the bolts are smaller diameter. Check the tie rods and tie rod eccentric bolt bushing (that's the only part that usually wears, but the tie rod end can go bad too) and replace these at the same time. Requires a full four wheel alignment if you do. I plan to replace the spring link bushings at the same time, rather pointless to replace all the links and have excessive noise and tire wear from the camber being loose even with new links. Might stick new spring pads in as well, after all, they are 20 years old with how many miles on them? Peter -Original Message- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Sent: Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
ROTFLMAO Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement damn, thats a good deal I guess but hell, I need to do about 3 or 4 cars though. Will you sell me enough to do 4 cars for $199 total? Rusty Cullens wrote: They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder. Rusty Cullens -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
so is that a yes? Rusty Cullens wrote: ROTFLMAO Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement Does that price he has include both sides or is that per side? Dieselhead wrote: The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2785 - Release Date: 04/02/10 01:32:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
On 4/5/2010 9:09 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00. Are they legit OEM parts or no-name brand? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement On 4/5/2010 9:09 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00. Are they legit OEM parts or no-name brand? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
On 4/5/2010 9:42 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder. Very, very tempting. Will need to look into Sportline upgrades, which are obviously not going to be covered by your special. ;) I think the Sportline stuff is only the front/rear subframe mounts. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
Rusty Cullens wrote: Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00. The hardware includes the special bolts to put new links on old cars? Do W124 and W201 take the same kit, or just the same price? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
both cars take same kit. these kits come with sleeves in them so if you have an older version you leave sleeve in, if you have the newer version you punch the sleeve out. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement Rusty Cullens wrote: Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00. The hardware includes the special bolts to put new links on old cars? Do W124 and W201 take the same kit, or just the same price? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
damn, thats a good deal I guess but hell, I need to do about 3 or 4 cars though. Will you sell me enough to do 4 cars for $199 total? Rusty Cullens wrote: They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder. Rusty Cullens -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
I have found that you must put the torque link in before the thrust link (or if only replacing the torque link, remove the thrust link) because you need to rotate the wheel carrier a bit to get the bolt and sleeve in. I don't know when the new style links came out, but I suspect in 90 they were still the old style with a larger bolt. New link are 210 part numbers, and you need a bolt kit with sleeve to fit the new smaller bolt to the old style wheel carrier as the bolts are smaller diameter. Check the tie rods and tie rod eccentric bolt bushing (that's the only part that usually wears, but the tie rod end can go bad too) and replace these at the same time. Requires a full four wheel alignment if you do. I plan to replace the spring link bushings at the same time, rather pointless to replace all the links and have excessive noise and tire wear from the camber being loose even with new links. Might stick new spring pads in as well, after all, they are 20 years old with how many miles on them? Peter -Original Message- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Sent: Apr 2, 2010 10:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
Does that price he has include both sides or is that per side? Dieselhead wrote: The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2785 - Release Date: 04/02/10 01:32:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
Since it says: Rear Suspension Link Kit W124 W201 Chassis Includes 8 Links Hardware $199.00 I suspect that it will do both sides. On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Does that price he has include both sides or is that per side? -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
got ya, once of these days I will learn to read. OK Don wrote: Since it says: Rear Suspension Link Kit W124 W201 Chassis Includes 8 Links Hardware $199.00 I suspect that it will do both sides. On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Does that price he has include both sides or is that per side? No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2785 - Release Date: 04/02/10 01:32:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
The devil is in the details --- On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 9:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: got ya, once of these days I will learn to read. OK Don wrote: Since it says: Rear Suspension Link Kit W124 W201 Chassis Includes 8 Links Hardware $199.00 I suspect that it will do both sides. On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Does that price he has include both sides or is that per side? -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axel link replacement
The bugaboo is the the outer joint for the lower control arm in the wheel carrier. It takes a special tool (press) of course.I took them off and took them to a good tire shop. they pressed out the old and in the new. I think the sequence you suggest is right. I see Rusty has the links on sale again this month. He always does that a couple weeks after I do the job. It is a very good price! This weekend looks good for finally replacing the worn, sloppy rear links in the '90 300D. Is there a perferred sequence for replacing them, or just follow the sequence in the manual (camber, torque, tie rod, thrust)? The instructions say press tensioning sleeve out of wheel carrier for each of the links - is a BFH the usual tool for this job? Is there a trick to pressing them back in? TIA -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
