I'm in the process of replacing my center carrier bearing on my 1985 300sd. Everything is unbolted and ready to pull. But when I try to remove the drive shaft towards the rear, the rubber damper on the front half won't clear the welded cross member. The damper isn't getting caught on the shifter linkage. It looks like the diameter of the damper is exactly the same as the distance between the cross member and the top of the tunnel.
I imagine I could get it out with some lube and a lot of pulling, but I don't want to damage the damper.

Anyone else experienced this?

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Greg Schwall

1983 300SD - 465,000 miles

There is a large nut somewhere ahead of the center bearing, that needs to be loosened. I'm going from memory, bear with me. Hope this helps.

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83 SD

84 CD

A "mango" pair of channel locks works for holding that big nut if your in a pinch.

Be sure and mark the shaft (punch) before you pull it apart, it must go back together the same exact way. Also make sure the rubber boot over the spline coupling is OK.

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