380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Center Support: Technical Service Bulletins
Driveshaft - Repair Hints and Modifications
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
April, 1983 REF.. NO. 41/9
SUBJECT:
MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRIVESHAFT - CHASSIS 107,123 AND 126
A.
Intermediate Bearing with Pressed-on Protective Cap
B.
Identification of Front and Rear Shaft
C.
Repair Hints
FIGURE 1 - PREVIOUS VERSION
FIGURE 2 - MODIFIED VERSION
A.
Intermediate Bearing with Pressed-On Protective Cap
Since August 1982, the protective cap (6, Figure 2) is pressed on the driveshaft securing the intermediate bearing, eliminating the need for a snap ring (5,
Figure 1).