230SL Throttle Linkage Dismantling

[mistertj]

Does the throttle linkage shaft just pull out of the socket? I have pulled pretty hard and it does not want to budge. I don't want to break anything. Any tricks to getting it apart?

[WRe]

Hi,
you have to press it out, a little circlip holds it in place: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=898.
...WRe

[wwheeler]

Might also try to put some light oil or penetrant on the ball in case there is none. That will help it pull out easier.

[mistertj]

Think I'll just leave it alone and paint it out of the car but while assembled. It ain't broke...just want to make it look pretty.

[ja17]

It will pop out of the socket with the brass bushing. However you can remove the "C" clip,which leaves the brass ball bushing in place and also remove the linkage rod.

[Naj ✝︎]

Hi,
Disconnect all the rods and the mounting bracket on the left side of the engine.
Then give it a strong pull. It should snap out.

naj

[mbzse]

One can tap the cross bar sideways gently, with a plastic mallet

[wwheeler]

This is a similar socket design in theory to the smaller throttle linkage sockets. It is just bigger and requires more force to pop out.