Differential cross reference - ASR equipped e320
 

I need a new rear for a ASR equipped 95 E320 wagon. Will any 124 dif fit? Or do I need an ASR equipped one.

Will I need any special tools to remove/replace the unit. I would like to replace the bushings while I'm there.

Thanks
Alan

Ha, you and me both! What do you have, the whining noise?

I'm pretty sure you have to stick with the ASR version, it has a contact port built into the casting at the pinion shaft area, don't know how you would make the car function correctly without reinstalling the ASR connector from the electrical/computer system. I would think you would set off a malfunction code right away if that connector was not reinstalled into the correct diff. Maybe I'm wrong.

The consensus here is to go looking at a reputable salvage yard first. Its too cold for that right now, so I'm going to wait about 2 months.

diff
 

if you both send me your vin numbers to the address below, i will check and see if they will interchange with a standard 124, i will also be able to cross reference the numbers and tell you which other models have a compatible differential.