Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Thanks Gang!  It's definitely in Park - I'll put it in Neutral and see if it's still hard.  If it is, I guess it can be blamed on the bad bearing. Thanks again, LarryT On 11/20/2018 3:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: it would if the car is in P or in gear. Larry Turner via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

it would if the car is in P or in gear. Larry Turner via Mercedes November 20, 2018 at 2:05 PM I elected to raise the rear end and put a jack stand under the right rear leaving the left tire firmly planted on the ground. As mentioned, I had difficulty rotating

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

> On November 20, 2018 at 3:05 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > I'm wondering if leaving the opposite tire on the > ground is what made the Right side wheel hard to turn? Not if the transmission is in neutral. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I doubt it, I think your idea about the bearing making the wheel hard to turn is probably correct. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Nov 20, 2018 at 3:06 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I elected to raise the rear end and put a jack stand under the right >

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Thanks Max - I'll correct it tomorrow - sorry I missed your suggestion the 1st time around. LarryT On 10/08/2018 3:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I like to lift the rear end with a big floor jack under the differential, then put the jack stands under the rubber pads that are under the

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I elected to raise the rear end and put a jack stand under the right rear leaving the left tire firmly planted on the ground.  As mentioned, I had difficulty rotating the right side wheel to line up the brake shoe adjusting screw and I'm wondering if leaving the opposite tire on the ground is

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I put the floor jack under the diff, and then you can put the stands under the pads. For the front, I put the jack carefully under the front subframe crossmember (don't touch the center steering link.) Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hmm, those pads are where I usually put my floor jack.

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I also did that when I replaced the half axle on The White Whale. First time time tried that, worked very well. The front outboard mount is inside of the front of the rear wheel. Flat surface and round. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 8, 2018 6:51:41 PM EDT, Peter

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Yeah that’s how to do it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 8, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like to lift the rear end with a big floor jack under the differential, > then put the jack stands under the rubber pads that are under the factory > jack holes. I'd

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I put the jack stands under the subframe mounts when working on the rear suspension.Nice flat spot, very unlikely to slip and out of the way for any work. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I always did what Max just suggested - lift by the diff, stands on both sides. It usually feels easier to work on when the car is level side-to-side. On Mon, Oct 8, 2018 at 2:32 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like to lift the rear end with a big floor jack under

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

I like to lift the rear end with a big floor jack under the differential, then put the jack stands under the rubber pads that are under the factory jack holes. I'd recommend putting both jack stands in place so you don't put a twist on the body. Either both on the right side, or both at the

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Thanks - I'll take a look at the WSM and/or Parts Diagram to make sure I'm familiar with the LCA's in the rear.  Are you suggesting I use the outer LCA  mounting point?  IIRC that's kind of rounded, isn't it? I am thinking about raising the right rear with the floor jack (it's in good

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

If you put your floor jack there then put jack stands under the control arm mounting points Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2018, at 1:43 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmm, those pads are where I usually put my floor jack. Are you suggesting I > use the factory jack which

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Hmm, those pads are where I usually put my floor jack.  Are you suggesting I use the factory jack which will leave a place to put the jack stands? Don't have enough wood blocks to do as you do, but I usually put the tire/wheel under the car in the hopes I wouldn't get squished less that 8" -

Re: [MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

There should be some pads or points right under the jack holes in front of the rear wheels, put your stands under there.  I have a bunch of blg wood blocks too to stack under the frame which gives me a good feeling. --FT On 10/8/18 12:48 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi ya'll, I

[MBZ] Jack Stand Positions - Rear- 1991 300D W124

Hi ya'll, I hope to start removing the rear wheel bearing carrier soon now that the weather is changing for the better.  I don't do well in 85F+ temps so next weeks highs that are forecast in the 60s and 70s are getting me motivated to start this job. I know where the jack goes but it's