Blew a rear axle on a W115 300D, and no suppliers have them available. 240D axles are all over the place, but the general consensus seems to be that they're not compatible. I have found rebuild kits, but don't know if that'll work for me. The car still moves under its own power; it just makes terrible noises during turns. Any thoughts, based on these photos, if the "rebuild kit" will suffice, or is this axle toasted? I haven't pulled it yet to see if the splines are shredded.

Photos are here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8v-GmtmE72hNXkxcDZTSDFudGc

Seems to me that the 240D and the 300D are compatible, as a matter of fact they share most everything as W115 chassis... as a matter of fact you could get it right from Pelican parts for about 97.00 USD

Axle Shaft Assembly 1233500410 - USA Industries - Empi - Mercedes-Benz - 123-350-04-10 | Pelican Parts


odds are the splines are OK it is the joint that fails. Hope that helps

MikeD>

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MAKDUFF3

1975 300D, Feuerrot and Parchment interior

1971 220D (RIP)

That was my first thought, too, but when I called Pelican I was told that they were NOT compatible, and that the 300D part has been discontinued, with no alternatives available.

here is the A1 Cardone part number, take it to any auto parts store they are likely to sell A-1 parts and can order this , most likely, but it will be around $140. USD, too many places are reflecting it as a valid number for it to be NLA...

PN# 60-9022

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MAKDUFF3

1975 300D, Feuerrot and Parchment interior

1971 220D (RIP)

Thank you!

Many thanks for the assistance: the A1 Cardone part went in perfectly. It's a slightly different design than the original, but it fits and I am back on the road!