PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - What else should I do? 300TD rear subframe

dmorrison · #19 05-19-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mobetta

okay- I was just under there looking around- the bake lines look good- no cracks, and easy to switch out later.

If old consider replacing them. They can collapse internally. But again they are an easy replace.

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Originally Posted by mobetta

the diff mount on this car has 4 bolts that attach to car body, and the diff has a nub that sticks out into this mount.access looks easy, even w/ a impact wrench.

This is a station wagon correct? the sedan is very easy, the wagon a little more difficult.

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Originally Posted by mobetta

hyd fluid- if i disconnect the shocks, how do you bleed? is one liter enough to flush? where is the filter? is there a thread on this- I will look.

System is self bleeding. Get 2 liters. The filter is located in the return line at the top of the reservoir. Unscrew the return line and the filter is attached to the return line fitting.

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Originally Posted by mobetta

i am thinking of hetting the car up on stands, then i will have 2 floor jacks. can get an extra set of hands, too.

Its still heavy.

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Originally Posted by mobetta

being under there and looking, i may not drop the whole works, but am wondering about the bearings, etc. i dont know how much is gonna come w/ the assys from a scrap yard, but am sure that i will have to change out a lot. can you replace the subframe mounts w/out dropping the whole thing?

Are you replacing the whole subassembly from another car? I would check the seals around the wheel bearings and rotate the shafts to check for bearing wear.

the subframe bushings can be replace without dropping the subframe. Unbolt the subframe, sway bar and spider cover to the subframe. You can now pry the subframe down from the bushing, jamb something between the subframe and the car frame and go at the job.

http://diymbrepair.com/easley/sframe.htm

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=74439&highlight=subframe+bushings+dave

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Originally Posted by mobetta

the cv boots look ok for there age, but when going into reverse i sometimes hear a gentle clunking sound. rear diff fluid is brand new mobil 1.thanks for the tip on the conditioner.

The boots may be cracked and show age, as long as they are not torn or ripped they are OK. try the 303

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Originally Posted by mobetta

flex discs look ok. kinda spendy part to just replace- around $50 each.(spendy compared to a $9 u-joint, anyhow)

Look at the flex discs for separation and or a wavy pattern between the bolts holes, this shows age and wear. If OK then just keep an eye on them. also 303 them.

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Originally Posted by mobetta

thanks for the tips,

mo

Dave