I am parting out my 84 280e euro and need to get the diff out. Can I just remove the four bolts holding up the rear diff mount and let the subframe droop and remove the four bolts holding the diff and ease it out?

It looks like this is possible. Can I then also just unbolt the axle ends from the wheel hubs and pull the diff with both half shafts attached too?

Also do I need to remove that large bolt that goes in the center (24mm) of the rubber bushing to drop the subframe?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yes, you can remove the diff and axles this way, if you break the driveshaft at the flex disk forward of the pinion.

However, once you let the car off the stands, the rear will drop to the ground as the subframe pivots on the front (only) mounts.

Jim

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So if I support the sub frame as I let the car down will it rest on it and be rollable to get it to the scrap yard?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

if you winch it yes... you will not be able to push it. The rear tires will be wedged all up in the wheel wells.

But blocks of wood on the subframe may work.. goodluck

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Thanks gentlemen! I may just put in a spare diff to make it easy.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yes TW, I did the same with my 85. After I removed the differential there was not way that thing would move. Had to winch it up on the rollback flatbed.

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Hi Tom. After you remove the diff with axles attached, the easy way, will some blocks between the sub frame and body keep the body up of the wheels.
Don't even bother with center stuff on the drive shaft. Just drop the sub frame, undo the diff, pull back from the flex disk and slide out.

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Rigid or semi-rigid?

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90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

Usually I'm on a creeper so I don't have to get a good grip on anything to slide out.

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1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Good talking with you.

I know there is someone on the forum needing the good used W123 steering gearbox from this car.
IMO $200 is a fair asking, with room for negotiation.
Or you can trade it for goodies you need.

Current price for a rebuilt steering gearbox
core charge $225.00
Price $467.72

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yes, thanks for the tips as always Roy!

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

No, it`s from this post.

Originally Posted by The Gears
Hi Tom. After you remove the diff with axles attached, the easy way, will some blocks between the sub frame and body keep the body up of the wheels.
Don't even bother with center stuff on the drive shaft. Just drop the sub frame, undo the diff, pull back from the flex dick and slide out.

Charlie

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1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Yeah, I know where it came from.

I may not have made it clear but my comment was all in good fun.

I may be old but I really don't mind joking about it.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.