Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: dirkbalter on April 09, 2021, 15:30:14

Title: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: dirkbalter on April 09, 2021, 15:30:14

Hello,
I am about to reinstall my rear axle and have a question about the rubber mount shown in the picture, that bolts into the trunk.
The mount has notches. Should these notches be parallel with the axle or perpendicular to it as shown?
I checked the BBB and tried to search here but didn't find an answer.   
Thank you for your help.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: DaveB on April 09, 2021, 22:22:41

The way you have it - notches fore and aft - looks correct according to the parts book.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: dirkbalter on April 09, 2021, 23:01:36

Thank you Dave,
Wasn't sure but that's what I thought.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: Chris Long on April 10, 2021, 01:58:50

There is a picture in the technical manual.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: kampala on April 10, 2021, 02:34:54

The mount unit is not square - even though it looks square it is rectangular.  Hence it will only fit the correct way.  It may almost fit incorrectly but not quite. 

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: dirkbalter on April 10, 2021, 17:52:52

Quote from: kampala on April 10, 2021, 02:34:54

The mount unit is not square - even though it looks square it is rectangular.  Hence it will only fit the correct way.  It may almost fit incorrectly but not quite.

Oz,
You are right. I didn’t see it, probably should have tried before I posted.

BTW. Just printed a couple of alignment pins for the bushings at the axle. If someone needs one, PM me.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: kampala on April 10, 2021, 18:55:24

I would love to get an alignment pin!   I have the new rubber but have been intimidated due to some claiming difficulties. 

Also - I do not take credit for the rear diff mount not being square — I think I had read it from the genius JA17.  It made it easy for me.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: dirkbalter on April 10, 2021, 19:48:41

Quote from: kampala on April 10, 2021, 18:55:24

I would love to get an alignment pin!   I have the new rubber but have been intimidated due to some claiming difficulties. 

Also - I do not take credit for the rear diff mount not being square — I think I had read it from the genius JA17.  It made it easy for me.

You got it. We should get together soon?
(Got my shots)

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: kampala on April 12, 2021, 13:53:47

PM sent.

Title: Re: Rear end rubber mount.
Post by: mauro12 on April 14, 2021, 10:18:19

Hi guys , I also replaced this rubber mount and the job was quite easy . I bought an aftermarket mount because at that time there was not any oem Available . Have you had any failure regarding this aftermarket mount ?
In addition to that , are there any mounts in the rear axle responsable of the handling ? I replaced this mount and the rubber bushing at the center of the axle .