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Forum: Tech Help 08-11-2014, 02:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By feipoa
With the vehicle on its wheels and on a level...

With the vehicle on its wheels and on a level ground, I measure the drive shaft to be 4 degrees, pinion pointed up. I did not measure the actual pinion output shaft in this case, but instead...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,375
Posted By feipoa
There is also the correct slotted socket on eBay...

There is also the correct slotted socket on eBay for $25. I think it would be tricky to hammer the nut out while the diff. is in the vehicle on jack stands. If I do this job in the future, I'd want...
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,375
Posted By feipoa
Stretch, thank you for your replies. I have...

Stretch, thank you for your replies.

I have determined that I can reuse my 4-slot pinion nut one more time. There are two possible locations to stake the nut. Only one of them was used. The...
Forum: Tech Help 08-08-2014, 03:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,375
Posted By feipoa
Thank you for the reply. It is much appreciated....

Thank you for the reply. It is much appreciated. Your responses sparked further items of inquiry.

Can the existing 4-sided slotted pinion nut be reused? If using the same nut, at least I would...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,375
Posted By feipoa
I have read the 10 most popular google-searchable...

I have read the 10 most popular google-searchable threads on replacing the a Benz pinion seal and have a few questions which I could not find satisfactory answer to. I also read the FSM.

1) Where...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
So you would have no problem letting your...

So you would have no problem letting your diff./subframe tilt down, say 30 degrees, making the two axles horizontal (with diff. still at 30 degrees), and torquing the trailing arm bushing bolts?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I wouldn't be surprised if the measurement was...

I wouldn't be surprised if the measurement was way off. I was unable to take the measurement with the vehicle on its wheels. This measurement was taken while jacking up the diff. until the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
That was how I first looked at the situation and...

That was how I first looked at the situation and even came to that conclusion earlier on in the thread. But once I tought about it more, and played with some of my daughter's legos, I realised that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I really appreciate your feedback. It is...

I really appreciate your feedback. It is possible that my background has enspired me to be overly particular in this regard. I am accustomed to designing more precise instrumentation.

I do not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I will be doing it this afternoon. Everything...

I will be doing it this afternoon. Everything will be square. I had hoped for a broader range of feedback on this subject, but looks like I am out of luck.

It will be awkward torquing to 89...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
At this stage in the reinstallation process, the...

At this stage in the reinstallation process, the bolts are not tight - they are finger tight. The trailing arm does pivot with respect to the subframe. The goal is to find the normal ride position...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2014, 03:08 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
Thank you for your response. It does not...

Thank you for your response.


It does not have to be an angle of dangle. The whole assembly could be resting on a level floor and there will still be some tilt associated with the diff/pinion...
Forum: Tech Help 08-01-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By feipoa
240D differential pinion shaft output angle

Does anyone know the pinion shaft output angle on a 240D relative to a level ground? Measurement conditions with new sub-frame bushings, diff. mount, springs, shocks, etc. Attached is a photo of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
So what did you do to determine that your diff....

So what did you do to determine that your diff. is tilted in the proper front-to-rear directions? Should the pinion output shaft be completely parallel with the ground? Or angled up or down a bit? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I am measuring the differential output on the...

I am measuring the differential output on the pinion side, not the axle side in this image. The objective is two-fold. 1) The front-to-back of the differential needs to be at the angle that it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I see now. Thanks a lot for your help. ...

I see now. Thanks a lot for your help.


From 35-110, "1. Completely remove rear axle together with rear axle carrier (35-010)."

I saw the "remove rear axle", and thought "ok, skip that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2014, 02:39 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I'm reading through the FSM, 35-110 and it did...

I'm reading through the FSM, 35-110 and it did not mention removing the differential or the diff. mount - just to raise/lower trailing arm until axle shafts are level.

What is further confusing is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
Oh no, that is a brand spanking new differential...

Oh no, that is a brand spanking new differential mount!

For the most part, I have the jack resting under the differential to lesson the angle.

I'll tie the exhaust pipe as low as possible to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
The 2-jaw puller, a 27 mm socket, and a c-clamp...

The 2-jaw puller, a 27 mm socket, and a c-clamp worked to remove the trailing arm bushings without damaging the bushings. The C-clamp presses the puller into the rubber flange a little bit so you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I think my theory is flawed. The diff. can be...

I think my theory is flawed. The diff. can be sloping down, the axels can be horizontal, however the relative position on the bushing will not be at its normal rest position. I will need to drop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
I am not following FSM - I never removed the...

I am not following FSM - I never removed the axels.

If I remove the diff. mount and drop the diff, the axels will hit the exhaust. If I remove all the rubber rings which hold the exhaust, it will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
Both rear springs, shocks, wheels, calipers are...

Both rear springs, shocks, wheels, calipers are removed. I've plugged the brake line.

I have released the e-brake cables from the centre coupler under the car.

The axel shafts are installed....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
To be clear, it does not matter how much downward...

To be clear, it does not matter how much downward angle there is on the differential as it it slopes down from the diff mount, as long as the two axels are horizontal, I can torque the bushing bolts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 49,852
Posted By feipoa
Great thread. Thanks a lot! After reading...

Great thread. Thanks a lot!

After reading everything, I have some questions/comments. HELP PLEASE!



I wish I had never read that statement. I just replaced my trailing arm bushings and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 50,457
Posted By feipoa
I was under the impression that one would press...

I was under the impression that one would press the bearing into the rubber support mount prior to installing the bearing/mount onto the drive shaft. For the user(s) who mentioned placing the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,937
Posted By feipoa
uberwasser, thank you for this link with...

uberwasser, thank you for this link with instructions. Is there a place to download and print a concise single PDF for a particular model year? If not, what about a place to order the printed copy?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,937
Posted By feipoa
I hope I did not over tightened the engine mount...

I hope I did not over tightened the engine mount bolt. I knew I was going into a metal that did not look like steel, so I was naturally very cautious when I saw such a large number for the torque. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2014, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,937
Posted By feipoa
Torque on 240D front engine mounts

The Haynes manual lists the torque on the engine mount centre bolt as 96 ft-lbs. The bolt is an 8 mm hex. I just swapped out the engine mount and am going to torque it. After what my arm perceives...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 06-05-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,176
Posted By feipoa
Can you guys let me know if there is some trick...

Can you guys let me know if there is some trick to getting the front speaker grill covers off? I removed the one screw on each side, but cannot seem to slide the grill cover off. It is stuck, or...
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