doing a bunch of work

[weoner]

well tomorrow first thing is a dirve to the parts store

i need some tips

here is my list of "chores"

1. replace rear right half shaft

2. replace hardware and adjuster for e brakes on the back

3. replace rear pads and rotors

4. install security sleeve on lock tumbler (had to break it last week because the steering lock and tumbler failed)

5. new tranny filter, gasket, fluid, and isolate a leak

6. new oil, filter, and isolate a leak

7. figure out what is making horendous squeak in the front left everytime i hit a bump or turn my wheel.

it's a big day i tells ya

so yeah, any advice before i jump into it?

[weoner]

and another question

there is a line going up towards the hood on the right side of my non turbo 617 just by the oil pan, i am pretty sure it is carrying oil

it seems to be leaking at the bottom, what do i seal it with, and properly?

[Gregs300CD]

I have ATF cooler lines running on either side of the oil pan. They get kinked in the metal clips that hold them in place. I had to cut mine and slip both ends into a hose and clamp it off on both ends. I plan to replace the hard line some day. It's holding for now, though.

Do you have a Hayne's manual? It would come in handy.

But there is:
http://mb.braingears.com/
and,
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Main.html

Axle...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123...removal-2.html
(I ended up getting new ones from Mercedessource.)

Brake pads come out easily, just pop the pins out (or remove set pins, then pop out the pins) and they slip right out.

To remove the rotors, unbolt the calipers from the hangers, hang them with wire hangers, then they come right off. After the wheels are off, that is. If they are stuck, the e-brake might be sticking - or they might be rusted on.

Tranny is pretty simple. Leaks usually happen because of over tightening the bolts and bending the pan. (Check the fluid hot, running, in park, and level.)

Squeak might be a ball joint? Check the dust covers.

[jdc1244a]

Make sure you torque the AT pan bolts correctly: 7 Nm for the 722.0 and 722.1 trannys and 8 Nm for the 722.3/4/5 trannys. You’ll need a 5 mm Allen key for the AT pan drain plug and torque converter drain plug.

Make sure you get MB anti squeak paste, it also helps keep things clean. If you have ATE calipers buy new anti-rattle clips as the old ones can fail after a while.

Have fun!