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Sleek Lemur

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Jacking and axle stands
« on: June 14, 2017, 12:37:33 »
Hi Everyone, where would you recommend putting a trolley jack and axle (jacking) stands ? I need to get all four wheels off the ground for a brake overhaul. Am keen not to do any damage ! Many thanks.

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Re: Jacking and axle stands
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2017, 13:55:29 »
In the rear, I like to use the mounting point for the trailing arms, at the chassis, for the jack stands. You can use the rear diff. casting for the trolley jack.  In the front, I use the heavy frame members next to the transmission, where it curves down. Do not go too far rearward, past the first welds, where the heavy framing becomes lighter. You can also jack at these points if you like. You can also use the front main sub-frame cross-member (center) for lifting both front wheels with your jack, but be careful not to include the center tie rod or oil pan! Lifting or jack-standing, each front side directly under the front coil springs is safe also. Use adequate protection if you are concerned about nicking the paint. Storing the wheels and tires under the car while working on it will give you an extra layer of safety if something slips! Our "Tech Manual" has illustrated photos of safe jacking points.
Joe Alexander
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Sleek Lemur

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Re: Jacking and axle stands
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2017, 12:27:42 »
ja17, thank you. That is very helpful. I had previously jacked under the diff casting, but got scared when I saw all that negative camber !!

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Re: Jacking and axle stands
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2017, 13:06:11 »
Quote from: Sleek Lemur
.../... where would you recommend putting a trolley jack and axle (jacking) stands.../...
See this Posting: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=25517.msg182743#msg182743
/Hans S

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Re: Jacking and axle stands
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2017, 15:17:25 »
Yes the diff casting is safe, but avoid lifting here when the shock absorbers are disconnected. The shocks provide the downward limit to the hinging axles. If dis-connected the axles will over-extend downward.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback