Greetings,

I can't for the heap of trying get the passenger side level control valve line and compression fitting seated right on to the accumulator. The accumulator sits a tad too high for the fitting to align. This is a frustrating dance of very tight space, very little leverage and avoiding a cross thread to get this bugger aligned right. I can only get three fingers in there to hold the fitting and turn.

I've tried to get it aligned right with everything loose as well as tight and shades in between with no joy. I don't think the accumulator is all the way in. There is noticable difference between the drivers side and passenger side,(DS has more threads of the posts from the accumulator showing after the nut) but I'm not sure the LCV bracket accounts for that, thoughts? Is the bracket preventing the accumulator to seat down correctly?

I can get it real close, but thats where my crossthreading concerns come in. I get it started, but since its a tad off it pops back out.... I'm sure someone has done this on a W124,so if you could take a second to let me know what tips or tricks worked for you I'd appreciate it.

As you can see from the photos there aint much room to maneuver in there!
Treetops
87 300TD

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I'm currently having the same problem and ended up cross threading the fitting into the accumulator. The hardline bent a little when I removed it from the old unit. I disconnected the half-shaft (m10 triple square bolts x 6). This helps immensely providing more room to work! As for aligning the fitting try loosening the other end of the line that goes into the control valve. It provides a little extra play which might allow the top fitting to align better.

I posted about these on the thread about brake lines but they are even more useful for SLS lines for precisely the same reason, getting the line and the fitting lined up so as to prevent cross threading is usually difficult to do with just your hands, these allow you a bit of reach to get in there and move things the last couple degree's to make threading things together easier worth the $14!

"If you're going to be fooling with cars and their brake lines in the future a very worthwhile investment is a pair of tube bending pliers, luckily there is a very decent pair available at a really fair price from everyone's favorite Chinese tool store Harbor Freight $12 well spent the first time you need and use them

Tube Bending Pliers

Thanks for the replies, but I gave up for my own sanity and had it towed, my kids and I thank usaa, to my mech. He spent a hour or two getting it right and flushing the sls with new fluid. I did consider taking off the half shaft, but that is beyond my comfort level at this point. Great pointers and hope they help the next guy and their project.

Actually, really glad I had it done as the ride is much much smoother. No more bouncy rear end! I know where my opinion stands on keeping the sls or retrofit with shocks debate.

Treetops