Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: merrill on June 22, 2019, 18:09:17

Title: rear axle pivot hardware suggestions
Post by: merrill on June 22, 2019, 18:09:17

hello
slowly working on the rear axle on my 66 230

i do no think the rear axle was ever serviced from the looks of things.    seals are rock hard and falling apart.

if i  ever actually get the wedge bolt out i will separate the swing axle to replace the rubber bellows.

question is should i go ahead and order the hardware for the pivot rod?  Photo?

i know all of the rubber items are hard as a rock.

thanks in advance
matt

Title: Re: rear axle pivot hardware suggestions
Post by: Shvegel on June 22, 2019, 21:58:43

On mine I only needed the bushing itself, the o-ring seals and the lock plate for the bolt.  The rest was OK.  I don't think it is super common to need bushings or thrust washers etc.

Title: Re: rear axle pivot hardware suggestions
Post by: merrill on June 23, 2019, 17:58:08

well pivot rod out

the large o rings are hard as rock and it looks as if i am missing one or 2 copper washers.