Loosen the two rear studs and see of this gives you enough movement to push the front into place.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 4:58 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] 123 - mating differential to subframe Hello all, I just finished replacing a rear trailing arm on my '82 300D, which was quite an adventure. Along the way I (unnecessarily, it turned out) separated the differential from the subframe. Now everything is back together, but the diff refuses to fully rejoin the subframe. The two rear studs are more or less aligned and tightened down, but the front of the diff simply will not move the last inch or so that it needs to so that it can be fully secured. Right now, the two front studs are just barely poking through the subframe such that I can get the nuts on them. And no matter how much I try to tighten them, I can't and the diff moves no further. Anyone know what could cause this? I'm wondering if I need to pull the driveshaft and then try resecuring the diff? Or drop the subframe at all three points? I am not looking forward to crawling under the car again... Thanks, Tom '82 300D 325k - The Brave Little Toaster _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
