Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: ericlee on April 23, 2014, 18:38:48

Title: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: ericlee on April 23, 2014, 18:38:48

I have a 68 280SL.  I have clunk noises at the rear of the car sometimes.  I found the rear part of axel suspension carrier dropped relative to front part and the two pipes contact each other. the rubber bushing is gone where they contact.  Is it eary to replace a new rubber bushing? Do I have to drop the rear axle to do the repair?  I think I maybe able to handle it if I do not need to drop of the axle.  I recently changed the bushing near the center inside the trunk, I do not know if that caused this problem or not.
Thank you for any help!
Eric

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: mbzse on April 24, 2014, 18:30:25

Quote from: eric

.../...axel suspension carrier.../... Is it eary to replace a new rubber bushing?

Some info in this Forum thread, also there are links to other useful Forum threads there
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=19920.msg140662#msg140662 (http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=19920.msg140662#msg140662)
/Hans in Sweden
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Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: ericlee on April 25, 2014, 23:12:33

thanks, can I replace the rubber bushings without drop the axle?

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: GGR on April 26, 2014, 14:32:14

It can be done, but it may not be a good idea. If that mount is worn is that fashion, your trail arm bushings may also need replacing. That's also a good time to replace seals and check/adjust backlash and replace the center rubber boot. There are also sleeves that may need replacement at the right wheel arm pivot points. Finally, when you replace that center mount, you need to adjust the position of the vertical arm, and it's easier done with the axle out of the car. It may look daunting to drop the entire rear axle, but it is in fact easier to work on the axle out of the car rather than fighting with two half axles dangling under the car.

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: ericlee on April 27, 2014, 22:47:16

what is the reason of two tubes not concentric?  what part should I adjust?

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: GGR on April 27, 2014, 23:12:51

They are not concentric because the rubber in between them has worn out.

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: George Des on April 27, 2014, 23:20:23

I' ve redone two rear axles and can tell you there is no way I would try to do this job with the axles on the car!

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: jameshoward on April 28, 2014, 17:50:46

Quote from: George Des on April 27, 2014, 23:20:23

I' ve redone two rear axles and can tell you there is no way I would try to do this job with the axles on the car!

+1; what he said!

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: ericlee on April 30, 2014, 23:47:59

can I delay repair of this bushing?  will continuing driving as it is damage other parts?
thanks

Title: Re: Rear Axle Suspension Carrier Clunk Noise
Post by: garymand on May 01, 2014, 04:13:53

Just metal to metal.  The part is $100.