Brian, If you remove entire subframe, when/how do the springs come out? I'm guessing that you loosened the shocks and removed the springs first.
-Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Brian Toscano Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 10:46 AM To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension I found it easiest to remove the entire subframe and then disassemble and reassemble. Its surprisingly easy. Just disconnect driveshaft, e-brake cables, calipers, etc. Then unbolt and slide out of the way. Having a tranny jack is very helpful. Curt when are you planning this job? Perhaps I could swing North for a visit and lend a hand? -----Original Message----- From: "Brian Toscano" <brian.tosc...@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:43:20 To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List<mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension 124 and 201 are nearly identical but correct differential mounts not an issue on 201. Spring compressor not really needed on either. The springs are straight, just use a floor jack. Watch out for broken springs! Had one on a 201 that spent its life on the KY/IN state line. It was broken on the bottom coil. Regards, -----Original Message----- From: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 06:58:07 To: Diesel List<mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension IIRC a 201 doesn't have a differential mount, the diff mounts directly to the subframe... Aren't subframe mounts a big job on a 201? I've never done them, they're pretty easy on a 123... -Curt Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:10:25 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Peter Frederick <psf...@earthlink.net> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W201 rear suspension Message-ID: <27496131.1275484225706.javamail.r...@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Don't forget the subframe mounts and differential mounts while you are in there. Peter _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
