Author Topic: 67 230sl rear axle  (Read 2036 times)

Bconley759

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67 230sl rear axle
« on: July 21, 2021, 13:41:38 »
Trying to replace rubber seals on trailing arms, I've managed to remove one of the nuts, but the other 3 aren't cooperating, wondering if there is a special wrench for this process? It's a 36mm but a regular wrench doesn't get enough bearing and wants to slide off rolling the edge of the nut. Got lucky on one, not so much on the rest.

dirkbalter

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Re: 67 230sl rear axle
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2021, 14:30:46 »
I used a wrench as shown and in addition ground on side down a bit, removing the chamfer, to get the most surface contact. I also heated the nut after soaking in WD-40 for a while. After that, a couple of blows with the hammer and they came loose.
« Last Edit: July 21, 2021, 14:34:53 by dirkbalter »
Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
18 C300 COUPE
05 HD FLSTNI

Bconley759

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Re: 67 230sl rear axle
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2021, 14:43:04 »
Yea, on my way to the harbor freight to get a socket to grind the chamfer down.

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Re: 67 230sl rear axle
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2021, 02:55:34 »
Better picture. I also attached a C-clamp to keep the wrench in place.
Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
18 C300 COUPE
05 HD FLSTNI