W124 differential + rear Wheel bearing removal

[grober]

Always worth a periodic look is the DIY section of the Mercedesshop forum in the States. http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/DoItYourSelf
In this case 2 recent additions on the W124 chassis with good pictures.
First on replacing a rear differential.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124Differential

second on replacing a rear wheel bearing.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124RearWheelBearing

 

[Howard]

Hmmmm ...

Looks a bit complicated for me to attempt .....

 

[Dieselman]

Most of the diffs don't take that much work.
Just unbolt the drive shaft flange bolts and the input spider, then the two rear mounting bolts and the single forward one and lower it down.

 

[Howard]

Hey this is me you're talking to ...

Spiders frighten me !

 

[Dieselman]

Spiders frighten me !

Yer big Jessie..