On my 85 300 sd it is making a noise in front left suspension that only seems to make noise when going slow and turning to right kind of like a creak or groan noise then disappears as soon as I complete turn traveling over a slight bump while turning brings the noise out also. Ball joint looks good in my picture it seems like the top rubber mount in picture shown is all chewed up and gone could this be causeing my noise and what is proper name for this bushing and is it hard to change?

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Guide Rod Mount
The bushing that goes into the end of the guide rod is replaceable. Common wear item on the W126.

S D Blue,
In the old days that guide rod also had another name.... do you remember what it was ?

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

I've heard it mislabeled as a "strut rod" but other than that I'm not sure what other names are out there.

Yes, thanks, it was called a strut rod in the old days.....
I am not sure why you think it was misslabeled...

https://books.google.com/books?id=jK93oR47zkwC&pg=PA109&lpg=PA109&dq=automotive+strut+rod&source=bl&ots=e7AU3Ghvnp&sig=tQ1T9Ccgbi6Er2hExM3fcU8WMYM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CGQQ6AEwBWoVChMIjNeN-8bAyAIVCUqICh1UZwhW#v=onepage&q=automotive%20strut%20rod&f=false

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

From what I understand, it was called a strut rod on the W123 and a guide rod on the W126. I'm not sure if that's correct assumptions or not.

I am only talking about regular cars in the old days... I grew up with the name strut rod...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

Here is a Wiki write up DIY Whunter did.

PeachPartsWiki: Suspension Bearing Bracket guide rod mount replacement

and another

PeachPartsWiki: Guide Rod, Lower Control Arm Bushing and Eccentric Pin Replacement

Clicked on Tech Info and pelican has been messing with it.
Clicked on W126 and get me into the gassers, had to click on the W123
and it got me into the regular old DIY page.


Charlie


sent from my pos computer

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

There are 2 large rubber bushings in each "bearing carrier" that can deteriorate as well as the guide rod mount which can also deteriorate. The 2 bushings required for 1 side are not the same and you have to call Pelican to find them. Even at that, the best I could find without paying 5x the price for OE are Myle. ~ $23+- each so, $100 delivered.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.