Author Topic: Getting ready to start pulling axels from rear.  (Read 1719 times)

CJHenderson

  • Full Member
  • Silver
  • ****
  • USA, AR, Benton
  • Posts: 469
Getting ready to start pulling axels from rear.
« on: May 17, 2018, 17:59:32 »
Is there any overhaul manual that is better then this useless Haynes manual that I got from AutoZone. Also can I pull the right axel housing without destroying the bellows?
1970 280SL/8 W113 101624 miles.
1950 MG-TD
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Trike

Benz Dr.

  • Associate Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Canada, ON, Port Lambton
  • Posts: 7220
  • Benz Dr.
Re: Getting ready to start pulling axels from rear.
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2018, 18:44:07 »
Is your axle still installed or is it out of your car?
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

CJHenderson

  • Full Member
  • Silver
  • ****
  • USA, AR, Benton
  • Posts: 469
Re: Getting ready to start pulling axels from rear.
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2018, 20:48:16 »
It's out sitting on the table
1970 280SL/8 W113 101624 miles.
1950 MG-TD
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Trike

mbzse

  • Full Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • Sweden, Stockholm, Stockholm
  • Posts: 1748
Re: Getting ready to start pulling axels from rear.
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2018, 23:01:24 »
Quote from: CJHenderson
Is there any overhaul manual that is better then this useless Haynes manual.../...
Yes, certainly. The factory has produced lots of detailed technical literature.
Available for instance here:https://www.mercedes-benz-classic-store.com/en/literature-media/technical-literature/
You need the 1968 Workshop manual (often named BBB here in the Forum; "Service manual starting year of construction 1968, W 108 - 113").  "Book of Tables" (1971) is also much useful.
BTW, the Haynes has lots of confusing and inaccurate information. I suggest you use that book with some caution.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2018, 08:15:25 by mbzse »
/Hans S

jameshoward

  • Associate Member
  • Platinum
  • ******
  • United States, New Jersey (formerly of London)
  • Posts: 1570
Re: Getting ready to start pulling axels from rear.
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2018, 00:13:40 »
I'd also suggest you do some serious reading up on the task on this site to. There's a ton of great info here from people who've been there before.
James Howard
1966 LHD 230SL