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01-03-2005, 06:43 PM
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1973/450 sl axles
What are the sypthoms of a failing rear axle.? No grease leak or cracked boots. I do hear a clacking sound at speed which has stopped. I don't want the car falling apart on the highway. HELLLLLPPP!!!!!
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01-04-2005, 09:17 AM
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That's the classic noise that worn or dry CV joints make. You need to get someone experienced to run it on a lift and listen to assess.
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Chuck Taylor Falls Church VA '66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe
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01-11-2005, 07:44 PM
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1973/450sl axles
I put the car on jackstands to check the axles and found the rear sway bar link from the left side missing. I suspect the link detached and was banging/clacking until it fell off. I believe this may explain the sound of a dragging exhaust when I made turns ( sway bar rubbing against the frame/etc. Any thoughts. I hope this will solve my problem.
Last edited by zeggate; 01-12-2005 at 01:09 PM. Reason: spelling
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