Yes, I've checked the EPC. The reason I ask is I bought a drag link from the dealer, and it's the only one listed in the EPC ... part # 124 460 08 05. Well, the ends won't fit in the idler or pitman arms ... the top of the tapered bit is fatter than the corresponding portion on the one that came out. I noticed in my own search of the EPC that it has a note saying "up to 022104." And my car is above that serially. I can see there's a second one listed at Fastlane, but there isn't a second one listed in the EPC. I'd like to know the part number so I can just exchange the MB part I have now at the dealer for the correct part. Anyone know?

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

Correction: the part the dealer gave me is actually 124 460 12 05. Now I'm even more confused. I don't see that listed for my car in the EPC.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

It might not provide the exact answer you're looking for but, you can in the EPC enter a part number and search the vehicle applications for that particular part.

You can also enter your VIN and that should give you the exact parts for that vehicle!

Just checked the EPC and chassis "as of #B 022105" show that part number 124 460 12 05 as # 92 in the diagram and in the part number listings it's the second #92 listed.

The correct part number is 124 460 08 05. 124 460 12 05 is for later 124s. Not only is there a difference in pin and hole diameters, the -12- drag link is also a few mm longer. Get the right one!

Sixto
87 300D

Thanks! I knew something wasn't right when I tried to put one of those ends in. I'll clear it up at the dealer tomorrow ... only bummer is now I'll have to wait until next week for the correct one to come in. I can live with that, though!
Billybob, thanks for the tips ... I wasn't aware of the ability to "reverse search" a part number in the EPC. I had entered my VIN. Actually now that I look at the note "up to B022015" I now noticed the "B." I was only looking at the numbers, which in my VIN begin with 3. BUT, there's an "A" before the final six numbers in my VIN. Now I see the light.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

Correct part ordered, they'll have it for me tomorrow morning. Thanks again for the help guys.

Looking forward to (hopefully) getting back on the road tomorrow.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)