[W126 Coupe] Rear End Dropped Out

[Arioli, Frederick]

Had the rear rubber bearing let loose of the attachment points at the frame floor.  The differential dropped and was dragging on the street.  Had heard a noise when engaging reverse for the past year or so.  Got under there and had checked the flex disk about 8 months ago.  Couldn't see anything obviously loose.  Luckily not going very fast (~ 20mph) when it dropped.
Getting the two slide holders out was quite an exercise.  Three of the four studs were sheared off.  I won't get into the details, but let's hear it for small needle-nose vise grips.
Just a note to you guys to check these.  MBZ went to Version 2 of the holder with self-locking nuts.  My replacement was still Version 1, but I was ecstatic to get the differential back in place.  Can anyone direct me to instructions on how to get to and remove and replace the inboard half-shaft boot?

Frederick Arioli
1990 560sec  137k



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