Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Dfalca on March 09, 2018, 02:31:13

Title: 67 230sl rear axle shaft... holy smokes!! How hard to I hit it
Post by: Dfalca on March 09, 2018, 02:31:13

Hello all
Drum brakes, accessing the back plate, had to remove axle shaft to gain access. used a slide hammer to pull it out. Seals are good, now want to smack it back in.... Man I am crushing this thing and it is not advancing. Whats the deal? does it need to be in a certain way? on jacks a certain way? lubricated a certain way? I am scared to hit it too hard, thinking I would mess up the fine grooves. Please help.
Thxs
Rookie from CA
Dave

Title: Re: 67 230sl rear axle shaft... holy smokes!! How hard to I hit it
Post by: ja17 on March 09, 2018, 03:06:33

Hello Dave,

Are you working on the left or right side?  The right side has a special barrel roller bearing which swivels. It can be difficult to re-install in the axle tube. In any case, level up the axle tube, then tap the axle/bearing assembly in. If your working on the right side you may need to re-align the bearing as you install it. Often times it will swivel "out of position" as you try to install it. Just be patient and re-align it and try again. Keep us up-to-date.

Title: Re: 67 230sl rear axle shaft... holy smokes!! How hard to I hit it
Post by: Dfalca on March 10, 2018, 15:57:48

Thank you! Will try aligning this weekend. Hopefully the stars are out.

Title: Re: 67 230sl rear axle shaft... holy smokes!! How hard to I hit it --go it
Post by: Dfalca on March 11, 2018, 18:11:42

Figured it out. The inside where the shaft goes was not lined up, it seemed if I raised or lowered the jack it would line up. I did not have to pound it in. More like tap it in with a small handheld 5 lb mallet.  Thank you for your help.