what socket is required to get the rear differential pinion seal nut off?

I know it is a splined nut. Anyone know where I can get a tool to remove it?

There are several.......................

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A Dalton

http://www.samstagsales.com/

Anyone know the torque spec for putting that baby back on? Or know a good source for a shop manual/parts diagram for the fintail swing axle diffs?

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1967 200D FINTAIL (in service)- 86K
1983 VOLVO 244 DL (daily driver)- 300K
1988 VOLVO 244 DL (ice racer) - 345K

Arthur, help me out here....I would like to lease one. Could forward security deposit. Bob

The point of my answer was we do not know which chassis or car/year you are even asking about...............

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A Dalton

80 w116

Wonderfull.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=126728

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A Dalton

Furious,
Do a search with "swing axle" or "pinion seal"...Here`s a great thread on this;
1967 250se coupe diff pinion seal

Rear axle components:
http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/index.php/language/en/cat/c5_Mercedes-Benz-andere-Typen.html#cat_210

You nees this 4-pin socket:
http://startekinfo.de/etools/content/tool.jsp?toolno=111%20589%2005%2007%2000

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/mb_tools/mb_tools.php?page=39



A004 997 56 46 radial oil seal
A111 994 02 44 locking ring

Fabricate your own counterhold tool..

Docs with w108,109,110,111,113 swing axle procedures:

http://rapidshare.de/files/46602964/swing_axle.zip.html
...free user...countdown..be a bit patient..

Good Luck!