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Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-20-2014, 12:01 PM

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124 carrier bushing R&R

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Posted By gsxr

When you first lower the car to the ground,...

When you first lower the car to the ground, either on wood blocks or with a jack under the control arm, it will not settle all the way down. You need to measure the ride height from wheel center to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-20-2014, 10:47 AM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

You can re-use the bolts if they are in good...

You can re-use the bolts if they are in good condition without corrosion or damaged threads. Use blue Loc-Tite. And DO NOT tighten the inner pivot bolt with the car in the air. It's not easy to do...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-04-2012, 01:02 PM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

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Posted By gsxr

The carrier side is not a bushing, it is a...

The carrier side is not a bushing, it is a sealed, permanently-greased joint, similar to a ball joint or tie rod. The rubber dust seals are usually shot, and once those fail, water & dirt enter and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-12-2010, 05:39 PM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

Sorry, I don't rent my tools out... nothing...

Sorry, I don't rent my tools out... nothing personal though! :o

The tool for this job is available on the "Tool Rental" list, however, so someone should be able to rent it to you...

:euro:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-09-2010, 10:48 AM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

Here are some additional photos of the...

Here are some additional photos of the replacement process. I have changed these bushings on all but one of my cars (have the parts, just haven't had time to do it yet). My sister's 124 fleet also...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-15-2009, 09:09 PM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

I did this job on my sister's W124 two months...

I did this job on my sister's W124 two months ago, with the factory tool. I was unable to use the tool as shown in the FSM, it would not seat squarely, it would hit the wheel carrier frame and sit at...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-30-2008, 08:45 PM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

Yeah, I thought mine were ok too... no noises,...

Yeah, I thought mine were ok too... no noises, car tracked normally, etc etc. But the dust boots were totally shot and it would only be a matter of time before the joint started to fail and make...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-30-2008, 10:17 AM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

Correct, Sixto... the bushing is symmetrical....

Correct, Sixto... the bushing is symmetrical. Excellent writeup!

:balloon2:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2008, 04:32 PM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

It's the bushing at the bottom of the rear wheel...

It's the bushing at the bottom of the rear wheel carrier assembly. It's where the outside end of the rear lower control arm (spring link) bolts to the carrier. It's hidden inside the control arm and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2008, 02:32 PM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

Found it (see item #40) : ...

Found it (see item #40) :
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=126728

I think this is the PDF mentioned, and the tool Sixto rented looks like #966-0043, although the description...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2008, 11:40 AM

Replies: 53

124 carrier bushing R&R

Views: 16,156

Posted By gsxr

Congrats on the success story, Sixto! Could you...

Congrats on the success story, Sixto! Could you post post photos of the Baum tool, or a link to the post with the rental info? My sister's E320 needs this ASAP... it's making a horrid creaking noise...

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