Just unpacked my junkyard 124 300D driveshaft (1987). I had them match mark it before they pulled it apart (i hope) The u-joint end has 2 marks cast into the yoke. The other end had one mark. Neither end had the two lines with a > to make an arrow, as previously described on the list. If the matchmarks are right, then the line on the plain end lines up with the more counterclockwise mark on the yoke, if you are facing the yoke with the splines pointing toward you. That makes the yokes on each end line up. The junkyard marked the nut on the spline fitting, and I forgot to transfer that line to the shaft BEFORE i loosened the nut! OOPS! But I had lined up the factory marks, so I used plan B.
I put a new carrier bearing and mount on this one. When I get the other one out, I will see if it is obviously out of line. I don't like the feel of the u-joint, but it will likely be ok for a long time. I sure hope this works. I don't want to spend $1000 for a driveshaft rebuild/balance for a $3000 car. Loren 1987 300D et al (If I can ever get the 380SL running so I get it back again. Loren Faeth _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
