[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 89, Issue 6

[Ronny 560sec]

I do not know. I just found out that if I want to buy a new one, one 
Mercedes supplier ask $358.

Ronny

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From: Jonathan
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 8:03 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 89, Issue 6

Are you guy's talking about the emergency brakes inside the the rear disc's? 
That's the only place where there is a shackle.

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> Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:03:12 -0700

> From: "Ronny 560sec" <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] rear wheel shackle

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> Hi Dick,

> When to car is going on the hoist I will make a picture and he will give 

> also the part number.

> But what the mechanic told me it is a shackle to keep the rear break in 

> place.

> It looks like a Z with a vertical plate.

>

> Ronny

> 1987 560 SEC

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> From: Dick Spellman

> Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 10:18 PM

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> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] rear wheel shackle

>

> Hi Ronny,

>

> Can you post a photo while pointing to the defect?

>

> You could be describing the flex disk that binds the drive shaft to the 

> differential..  These are at both ends of the drive shaft and usually the 

> front fails first.  I've always replaced both at the same time and 

> replaced the center support bearing as well.  It's just normal wear and 

> tear.  On a proper lift, drop the exhaust, drop the metal shield and then 

> go about removal of the flex disks, drive shaft and center support 

> bearing.  Inspect and if needed replace the rear pinion seal if it's 

> leaking heavily.  It will weep lightly if the differential vent is blocked 

> just from pressure and if this is the case, just leave it alone.  Mine as 

> well drain and replace the differential fluid if it's not been done.

>

> I've done this more than a few times on 126 and 124 chassis cars over the 

> years.  It's pretty common after 100+k miles.

>

> -\Dick

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> On 10/2/2011 1:52 PM, Ronny 560sec wrote:

>  Hi Dick,

>  Thank you for your reaction.

>  It is located behind the rear shaft and facing the trunk, let we say.

>  It is a flat vertical piece with a horizontal piece facing the wheel and 

> another below it facing the middle of the car.

>  The mechanic said it is a shackle keeping the wheel in place.

>  I discovered that something was wrong when driving first backwards and 

> then forward. this happened with a harsh click sound.

>  Can you tell me more about it?

>

>  Ronny

>

>  From: Dick Spellman

>  Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 10:14 AM

>  To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] rear wheel shackle

>

>  Ronny,

>

>  Are you referring to the sway bar that attaches at two points to the rear 

> chassis and then to the plastic links at each rear wheel?

>

>  If this has a broken chassis clip, it can be easily repaired.

>

>  Or are you referring to the big knuckle at  the front of the rear wheel 

> (semi-trailing arm)?

>

>  The only failure I've seen on these is the shock blowing through the arm 

> itself.  There is no repair, only replacement with used parts.  I did both 

> at the same time where it's a complete removal of the rear end.  It's a 

> full day of work and other components should be replaced at the same time 

> and maintenance on numerous pieces completed as well.

>

>  If it's just the sway bar, it's not a big job and easy to repair.

>

>  Regards,

>  Dick

>

>  On 10/2/2011 12:23 PM, Ronny 560sec wrote:

>    I had a very strangle experience and wonder if others had the same.

>    The shackle on the rear wheel behind the driver jumps out of the 

> housing and is also bended.

>    The mechanic will take it apart and will look at it if it possible to 

> straighten it and put it back in place.

>    What is your opinion?

>

>    Ronny

>

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