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dmorrison · #1 01-28-2003, 11:50 PM

I was reviewing the areas in the service manual that I want to rebuild on the 82 300TD. I am amazed at the number of specialty tools that Mercedes invents to do some of these jobs.
The one I like is the tool for the rear wheel hub to remove the axel. It bolts to the hub using the lug nut holes and then you rotate the "wheel" to push out the axel. I may be missinformed but by looking at the diagram couldn't you just use a mandrel and hammer to push the axel out? Correct me if I'm wrong.

I am going to rebuild the front end of the car soon and have been reviewing the service manual and the topics here on the forum. I am curious. For the technicians and advanced hobbyests who visit this forum. How many of the Mercedes specialty tools do you have and use. Do you find that aftermarket tools can do the various jobs well?

Particularly since I'm going to start the front end.

Coil Spring compressor. Mercedes, Sir Tools, Klann or a sissor type compressor ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43168 ) with a floor jack under the Lower control arm ( this is the method my brothers shop uses, its an import specialty shop)

Tie Rod seperator, Mercedes style, U style unit ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36861 ) or a pickle fork

Ball joint press tool. Mercedes or a generic unit ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38335 )

It will be interesting to have everyone list what tool they use, Mercedes or an aftermarket unit for the various jobs on the car.

Thanks
Dave