Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: CJHenderson on July 29, 2018, 16:39:23

Title: Which way to remove pinion tube.
Post by: CJHenderson on July 29, 2018, 16:39:23

Which way to remove pinion tube from right axel, remove it by driving it forward or drive it towards the rear? Also I was able to remove the clamps from the rubber boot with out damage, Can I reuse it or will I destroy it when I pull the right axel housing?

Title: Re: Which way to remove pinion tube.
Post by: ja17 on July 30, 2018, 03:50:10

I usually drive the tube rearward. Don't forget to remove the tapered pin, and loosen the three cinch bolts.

Title: Re: Which way to remove pinion tube.
Post by: Shvegel on July 30, 2018, 11:45:09

The tapered pin Joe mentioned is key.  Loosen the nut a couple turns and push it out with a hammer and punch. A bress drift would be ideal.  Be nice to it though as new ones are over $100.  Search “tapered pin” if you don’t know where it is.  I recall some recent pictures here.

Title: Re: Which way to remove pinion tube.
Post by: mbzse on July 30, 2018, 11:51:29

Quote from: Shvegel

.../...tapered pin.../... I recall some recent pictures here

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=27652.msg198978#msg198978 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=27652.msg198978#msg198978)
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=23899.25 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=23899.25)