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Getting ready for a 500E diff swap
I've decided to put in a 3.07 diff into the 500E.
However, I'll need to do the following: 1) find a 3.07 ASR diff in the R129 case; 2) swap driveshaft flanges; 2a) decided whether or not to change pinion seal since I'm swapping flanges (see below); 3) swap half-axle flanges with compensating washers; 4) decide whether or not to install LSD; 5) replace diff front & rear bushings; 6) change out instrument cluster or purchase speedo adapter from Bergwerks; 7) change out 0-rings for ASR sensor; 8) install new flex-disc; Did I miss anything? Anything else I should do while I'm there? I was thinking this is the time to change out all links, rear subframe bushings; and get an alignment? :-) neil 1988 360TE AMG 1993 500E Here are some general questions: What is the friction torque value of the 12-point pinion nut since the manual measures it "dry"/no oil; and without any of the spider gears/diff assembly installed? The docs specify 125-150 Newton-Centimeters with new bearings; 50-100 Nm with used bearings. To convert to Newton-Meters, do I simply divide that by 100? If so, that's 1.25-1.50 Nm. Is that correct? On the W124 CD-Rom (testing210.pdf and tech_mod210.pdf), Tech_Mod210.pdf (p.5) states to ALWAYS replace the pinion seal. Moreover, as of 1/4/1998, an improved pinion seal (pn# 025.997.0047) and a improved flange provides better protection from contaminents. It also states that the OLD flange can be used with the improved seal. Unfortunately, I don't think that is true (old flange w/new seal) because the "improved" seal now has a "valley/dip" where dirt can accummulate IF used with the old flange. Only a new flange ($188-wholesale) has a longer/wider lip to protect the "valley/dip" from contaminents. Since I'm swapping flanges, I'm concerned that the swapped flange with the old seal may leak. I'd change the seal in a heartbeat, but I don't want to spend $180+ IF I can trust the old flange can be used with the improved seal. Note: it doesn't leak, but this is swapped flange. . . Old Seal w/Old Flange: New Seal w/Old Flange: |
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Neil,
I've sent you an IM concerning your swap. Tobias MB |
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Tobias: I didn't get it.
Thanks, :-) neil Last edited by ke6dcj; 12-02-2008 at 02:43 PM. |
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Neil, I called Subman, but I havent heard back from him regarding your questions.
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