CLK replacing drag link

[jibcl500]

Hi all

I have to replace the drag links on a CLK, the tie rods and drag links come as a complete assembly, Ive had a look at the way its fitted already but I cant see theres enough clearance to move the assembly up to clear the balls joints on the drag links.
Anyone had to do this job before and found a sensible way of doing it? Ive looked on WIS and from what I can see it looks like the engine has to be removed

jib

 

[Cole@MBS]

Jib, cant get my head around what links your on about, can you post a pict from the russie site!!

 

[jibcl500]

Sam

Its the item with 4 ball joints attached, it connects to the steering box and both front wheels.

jib

 

[jibcl500]

Sam see attached no 5 in the link.
jib

 

[Cole@MBS]

what numbers Jib, number 5??
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...417717.418&CT=F&cat=45Y&SID=46&SGR=120&SGN=07

 

[television]

Ollie was going to do one on a CLK,, yes its all one lump.

Shall I look it up

 

[Cole@MBS]

We crossed posts, if im correct, if, dont you just lift the off side of the engine and slide it out that way??? im sure thats how i did the last one!!

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Hi Jib,

Once you have undone the nuts and broken the joints it will remove to one side, with a little jiggling.

Undo the idler bush ball joint nut by turning the steering slightly so you can get to it with a long extension bar from the top.

Over than that you should be ok.

 

[jibcl500]

We crossed posts, if im correct, if, dont you just lift the off side of the engine and slide it out that way??? im sure thats how i did the last one!!

The joints are free at the wheels, the joints under the gearbox are free but there doesnt seem to be enough clearence below the g/box for the ball joints to become free.

jib

 

[Cole@MBS]

Not going against what Ellsy said but im sure the last time i did one we jacked one side of the engine up so it would clear Jib!

 

[jibcl500]

ok Sam did you disconnect the engine mount or mounts?

jib

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Yeah you could be right mate, I am thinking of 202,s and assuming the 208, would be very similar. I cannot specifically remember a 208 so could well be.

 

[television]

Just fold it all up, and open it one bit at a time

 

[Cole@MBS]

Yes, if i remember correct we had to, as Ellsy above, its one of those jobs you do and forget it, but im sure it was a 208 320, we took the bolt out and jacked up the off/side, it was still a pig even then!!

 

[jibcl500]

I dont understand why they make it so difficult, customer was quoted £550 inc part part alone was £202.

jib

 

[Cole@MBS]

I dont understand why they make it so difficult, customer was quoted £550 inc part part alone was £202.

jib

Because the cars put together in a certain way, its not spost to need bits replacing!!! before they fitted the engine and box that was already installed!!

 

[television]

I have the job sheet printed off if you would like it Jib

 

[jibcl500]

I have the job sheet printed off if you would like it Jib

mal

please.
jib@carrera2.co.uk

 

[Cole@MBS]

Whats the item number Malc, i have to look now!!! i take it your using WIS???

 

[television]

Its sent