Did same on my 350SDL .. big fellow sat in it and twisted it I think ... bent the rod ... took apart and rebent ... seems OK ...

Was a real pain in splaying and getting rod in and out, if I recall.

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg