300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982)
Engine Torque Strut: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Engine Shock Absorber
NOTE:
Model 123
The engine has two engine shock absorbers, of which the left one is mounted between engine carrier and frame cross member and the right one between
engine carrier and console for lower control arm.
The lefthand engine shock absorber is located behind, and the right one in front of engine carrier.
Model 126.120
The engine has two engine shock absorbers, which are located at the left and right between engine carrier and frame cross member.
The lefthand engine shock absorber is located behind and the right one in front of engine carrier.
On all models, the engine shock absorbers are fastened to engine carriers by means of an engine damper bearing (42) and to frame cross member or
console by means of rubber buffers and disk washers.
On model 123, from start of series, rubber buffers with disk washers were temporarily installed on righthand engine shock absorber instead of damper
bearing.
Removal
Engine shock absorber left and right in model 116.120
40
Nut M 6
41
Combination screw M 6 x 15
42
Engine damper bearing
43a
Engine carrier
45
Engine shock absorber
46
Disk washer
47
Rubber buffer
48
Frame cross member