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| gerryvz Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2014 Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124) Posts: 336  | Getting ready to do G320 front steering/suspension refirb I recently noticed while under the front of my 1995 G320 that the rubber boots on the ball joints on the tie rod were totally torn, and the BJs looked dry inside. So, probably being original, I decided replacement was in order. I think there's a little more grease leakage out the swivel balls than is normal, as well. After a fair bit of research, I just bought a number of new components from the MB Classic Center in preparation for replacement of the swivel ball seals, tie rod, drag link and steering shock. Some part numbers and such had changed, so I wanted to alert folks to a few things. I used the current EPC to order with its part numbers. These should apply to quite a few W463 models. Steering shock, 50mm diameter: Ordered 463 463 04 15. Received 240 460 01 66 Split swivel ball gasket: Ordered 460 331 03 80. Received same. Outside seal retaining ring: Ordered 460 331 03 58. Received 463 335 00 58 Drag link: Ordered 463 463 04 15. Receiving same (coming from Germany). Tie rod: Ordered 463 330 04 03. Receiving 460 330 07 03 (coming from Germany). Swivel ball seal staples: Ordered 460 331 02 58. Receiving same (coming from Germany). Outside swivel ball gasket: Ordered 460 331 00 80. Receiving same (coming from Germany). Placed order on Monday, received parts Wednesday via FedEx. Parts from Germany should arrive by next Wednesday. Cheers,
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| Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3004  | ||
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| DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963  | ||
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| gerryvz Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2014 Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124) Posts: 336 | ||
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| gerryvz Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2014 Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124) Posts: 336 | ||
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| DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: Getting ready to do G320 front steering/suspension refirb gerryvz - 4/15/2016 9:14 PM Also, he mentioned (contrary to most posts that I've seen here), that the split should be facing down at installation, so that any water can escape and drain. Just an FYI. This guy lives and breathes G's. Your friend is absolutely correct on the placement of the split and the staple. There is a notch in the metal retaining ring that fits the top of the staple. (See attached photo) That notch, when the metal retaining ring is properly positioned with the bolt holes and the indents in the swivel ball housing, will be at the bottom of the housing. The points on the staple should be pointed into the swivel ball. In addition to allowing water (which should not be able to get in there in the first place) to escape, it also allows grease to pretty much flow freely out the split. Your friend may live and breath G's; but I tried the split seal in the proper facing down position, and it is a lousy application! However, follow your bliss. (Clip_Notch.jpg) Attachments ----------------  Clip_Notch.jpg (82KB - 0 downloads) | |
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| gerryvz Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2014 Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124) Posts: 336 | ||
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| DesertStar Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500 Posts: 2156 | ||
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| gerryvz Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2014 Location: Annapolis, MD Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124) Posts: 336 | ||
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