Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: keitpago on January 08, 2013, 11:13:13

Title: Rear axle to prop shaft seal replacement
Post by: keitpago on January 08, 2013, 11:13:13

Could someone help me with changing the rear diff/rear axle to prop oil seal. I can take the prop away ..do i need a mercedes tool to get it out .can it be done.

Title: Re: Rear axle to prop shaft seal replacement
Post by: DavidBrough on January 08, 2013, 12:43:05

Hi Keith,

The search facility is very good and if you search for “Pinion Seal” you will get a lot of useful responses. Overall the job is not too difficult but you will have to obtain or make a special tool to remove the pinion nut (details in the posts) and also make sure it is tightened to exactly the same point by marking the nut position prior to removal. Some of the posts will talk about trying to measure the torque but this is not necessary if you simply mark the position of the nut with a punch. All details can be found from a search and let us know how you get on and if reading the old posts leaves you with any specific questions.