Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: CJHenderson on July 28, 2023, 18:27:25

Title: installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut
Post by: CJHenderson on July 28, 2023, 18:27:25

Having one heck of a time trying to install the pin for the rear axle center joint pin. Do I really need this pin?

Title: Re: installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut
Post by: dirkbalter on July 28, 2023, 18:47:42

I think you already know the answer. ;)

Title: Re: installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut
Post by: dirkbalter on July 28, 2023, 18:54:01

Make sure it is going in correct.

Title: Re: installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut
Post by: CJHenderson on July 28, 2023, 19:11:01

Have it going the right way. On the end of the center joint pin there is a slot so you can adjust it so the flat spot is aligned properly, is there a clock position of that slot that would get me in the approximate position?

Title: Re: installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut
Post by: dirkbalter on July 28, 2023, 19:49:25

I don't recall that I had issues with the pin, so I don't exactly remember. I would think you can stick a small screwdriver or similar in there and kind off feel the flat coming around?

Title: Re: installing Mercedes 280sl Cotter Pin for Rear Diff Mounting Strut
Post by: CJHenderson on July 28, 2023, 20:16:28

Hopefully this will help someone else. On the back of the pin is slot across the pin, set it to the 3 & 9 O'clock position and install the pin using minor adjustment if needed this will place the flat spot so you can install the cotter pin.