socket for rear differential pinion seal nut
 

what socket is required to get the rear differential pinion seal nut off?

spline nut
 

I know it is a splined nut. Anyone know where I can get a tool to remove it?

There are several.......................

Torque
 

Anyone know the torque spec for putting that baby back on? Or know a good source for a shop manual/parts diagram for the fintail swing axle diffs?

whereabouts of tools?
 

Arthur, help me out here....I would like to lease one. Could forward security deposit. Bob

The point of my answer was we do not know which chassis or car/year you are even asking about...............

my apology
 

80 w116

Wonderfull.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=126728

Furious,
Do a search with "swing axle" or "pinion seal"...Here`s a great thread on this;
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=113783&highlight=swing+axle

Rear axle components:
http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/index.php/language/en/cat/c5_Mercedes-Benz-andere-Typen.html#cat_210

You nees this 4-pin socket:
http://startekinfo.de/etools/content/tool.jsp?toolno=111%20589%2005%2007%2000

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/mb_tools/mb_tools.php?page=39



A004 997 56 46 radial oil seal
A111 994 02 44 locking ring

Fabricate your own counterhold tool..

Docs with w108,109,110,111,113 swing axle procedures:

http://rapidshare.de/files/46602964/swing_axle.zip.html
...free user...countdown..be a bit patient..

Good Luck!