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06-02-2011, 05:24 PM
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Rear Axles
I just pulled the rear axles on my 1984 300SD.
There was a spacer on the right side but none on the left side. Is this common or has the left side been left out by a PO? It has had the axles replaced three or four years ago. If I need a spacer are they a standard size or will I need to measure how thick it needs to be somehow?
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06-02-2011, 06:11 PM
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If what you are referring to as the c-clip that holds the inner cv joint in the side gears of the carrier, then the answer is yes, they should have one on each side (accessible by r and r-ing the rear diff cover).
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06-02-2011, 07:23 PM
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I think you are reffering to the spacers. Put it back together exactly as it was when you took it apart. These spacers are to compensate for manufacturing tollerance variations I believe. One side may have not needed one.
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06-02-2011, 07:37 PM
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06-02-2011, 07:59 PM
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Check the oil seal on the differential case carefully. Maybe it stuck to the seal when you slid the shaft out.
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06-02-2011, 10:01 PM
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Yes it is the spacer that goes on the end of the axle not the c clip that holds the axle in.
There wasn't one on the left side but I've not heard of anyone else not having one on each side. I am sure it is just to take up clearance so the axle stub can't move in and out in the side gear but if it needs one I want to make sure it gets one.
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06-03-2011, 08:59 AM
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I think you need to measure the end play of the side with the spacer, and then see how much more the other side has, then get a spacer for the difference.
I've got TONS of spacers, so let me know if you get a measurement and I'll ship you one.
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06-03-2011, 09:07 AM
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These cars are so old that it is concievable that one was left out at an axle change at some point accidentally as well.
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06-03-2011, 10:11 AM
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Great info guys.
I will check the end play today to be sure. Hopefully there will be none or very little. If not, I'll take you up on your offer John as soon as I can determine the size needed. Thanks again for the help.
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