I just thought I would share this tool that I made to aid in the removal process of mercedes differentials. It is based on the one shown in the FSM (part #115 589 35 63 00 "vehicle jack top" ) but slightly different seeing as I had to build it off of a small black & white photo in the manual.it only cost me about $15 in materials to make it myself as opposed to buying for who knows how much(if its even still available.) Not really a necessary tool but still kind of nice to have.





http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/members/ejhumber-albums-vehicle-jack-top-picture4764-dscf1717.jpg

I am surprised something that small works.

[Sorry I couldn't resist. On my browser, your link opens an image which appears to be a single pixel in the middle of the screen]

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1968 220D, w115, /8, OM615, Automatic transmission.
My 1987 300TD wagon was sold and my 2003 W210 E320 wagon was totaled (sheds tear).

Yep picture isn't good

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I just get a blank screen.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

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.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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

I never realized how much junk I have on my screen until I clicked on that...

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Sorry about that, try these:

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Genius ! That is something you could market and sell !

Well Damn, that is sweet! I could have used one of those last week!

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If it ain't broke take it apart and find out why.

1983 300SD, 4 speed
1994 C280
1987 300TD wagon
1996 HD Road King

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x2, thats really well conceived. Nice job, beats the old spaghetti leg routine with the diff falling off the jack and holding it in place with your thigh

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Nice though you really shouldn't let axles droop like that - if you bend the cans you might pop some balls out (painful)

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Those axles are getting replaced. The boots have been cracked forever and all the fluid has long since poured out.

Very nice, kudos on your solution.

And it would be easy to configure some supports for the axles to avoid them drooping.

Agreed, well done.

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83 SD

84 CD

Sweet! I'll have to see if I can make one out of wood.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."