300CE (124.050) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989)
Differential Mount: Technical Service Bulletins
Differential - Modified Rubber Mount Installation
REF. NO. 35/62
To: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ OUR PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE: October 1989
SUBJECT:
REAR AXLE CENTER PIECE, MODEL 124
A.
MODIFIED REAR RUBBER MOUNTS
B.
MODIFIED FRONT MOUNT SPACER
A.
Modified Rear Rubber Mounts
As of November 1988 production, improved rubber mounts with a smaller gap (C, arrow) are installed in the rear axle carrier (Figure 1).
In case of repairs, this new version of the rubber mount can be installed in earlier production vehicles. The previous part is no longer available.
Effective Serial Number
Procedure:
1.
Disconnect exhaust from rubber hangers.
2.
Remove heat shield above exhaust system.
3.
Loosen drive shaft intermediate bearing.
4.
Loosen and lower rear axle center piece.