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BDBENZ 12-17-2021 03:44 PM

Differential cover.
 
I’m being a little cautious perhaps, but I have the differential completely loose, but the rear cover mount is stuck to the subframe. I removed the rear mount from the rear floor and removed the rear mount. Am I missing something? 87 560SL
Bdbenz

daantjie 12-18-2021 01:17 PM

The diff cover has sealant and you must gently pry it off to break the bond. Keep a drip pan handy this is a messy job.

Frank Reiner 12-18-2021 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDBENZ (Post 4206469)
I’m being a little cautious perhaps, but I have the differential completely loose, but the rear cover mount is stuck to the subframe. I removed the rear mount from the rear floor and removed the rear mount. Am I missing something? 87 560SL
Bdbenz

The job will go a bit more easily if the rectangular rear mount is left bolted to the rear floor, and to the sub-frame (axle carrier).
Remove the single vertical bolt that connects the diff cover to the sub-frame, and the two vertical bolts at the front of the diff.
The rubber isolaters may stick to the sub-frame; judicious prying required.

BDBENZ 12-18-2021 05:18 PM

Thank you. I was able to get the long bolt from the cover out and dropped the diff. Went well after I got everything unbolted.


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