Author Topic: Installing rear axle how do I center in the mount?  (Read 1186 times)

erickmarciano

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Installing rear axle how do I center in the mount?
« on: March 11, 2019, 21:12:59 »
Hi guys
Want to install my rear axle . What is easier? Should I install the center bolt in the mount or should I take the mount off the 4 bolts , install the center bolt then put back the 4 bolts?
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Erick
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Re: Installing rear axle how do I center in the mount?
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2019, 22:54:42 »
Normally the center bolt is attached last. In fact there is a factory cone shaped tool which is place on top the vertical arm, to help center it into the hole while the rear end is raised into place. Once in place, the special cone tool is removed and the bolt is installed.
Joe Alexander
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Re: Installing rear axle how do I center in the mount?
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2019, 03:23:49 »
Sorry was not clear I ment the center bolt in the trunk ( center mount)
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1971 280sl
1989 Porsche 930 coupe
1988 e30 m3
2001 ducati mh900
2006 ps1000
1962 Vespa GS160

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Re: Installing rear axle how do I center in the mount?
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2019, 05:52:07 »
Yes, that is what I meant also.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback