installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut

[CJHenderson]

Having one heck of a time trying to install the pin for the rear axle center joint pin. Do I really need this pin?

[dirkbalter]

I think you already know the answer.

[dirkbalter]

Make sure it is going in correct.

[CJHenderson]

Have it going the right way. On the end of the center joint pin there is a slot so you can adjust it so the flat spot is aligned properly, is there a clock position of that slot that would get me in the approximate position?

[dirkbalter]

I don't recall that I had issues with the pin, so I don't exactly remember. I would think you can stick a small screwdriver or similar in there and kind off feel the flat coming around?

[CJHenderson]

Hopefully this will help someone else. On the back of the pin is slot across the pin, set it to the 3 & 9 O'clock position and install the pin using minor adjustment if needed this will place the flat spot so you can install the cotter pin.