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front axle spindle

Started by robertd, 13 January 2022, 06:52 PM

robertd

Question for the brains trust.

Are the front axle spindles interchangeable on the 116/123/126 series.

some ebay sellers are indicating that they are interchangeable.

any information would be appreciated.

thanks


116   1978 450SEL 6.9 #  4848
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 6225  SOLD
116   1978 450SEL  6.9 # 5128  SOLD
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884  SOLD
116   1974 450SEL  DJet


Jan S

Yes, I believe they are interchangeable to some degree (for some models). But several exceptions e.g. I know the 450 SEL 6.9 has a reinforced steering knuckle compared to 450 SEL.
1975-mod W116 450 SE with 6.9 engine

robertd

Yes Johnny,  that's it the steering knuckle

Thank you Jan S,  they do look the same.

I'm removing one from a W126 500SE parts car,  I'll do some comparison photos.

cheers
Robert
116   1978 450SEL 6.9 #  4848
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 6225  SOLD
116   1978 450SEL  6.9 # 5128  SOLD
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884  SOLD
116   1974 450SEL  DJet

daantjie

Also be aware that later models had provision for ABS sensor.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

johnnyw116

full hydrolic suspension W126 have reinforced steering knuckle's too but most likely the most of them are equipped with ABS
JohnnyW116

robertd

116   1978 450SEL 6.9 #  4848
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 6225  SOLD
116   1978 450SEL  6.9 # 5128  SOLD
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884  SOLD
116   1974 450SEL  DJet

s class

They are basically interchangeable, except that the versions are

1 standard with no abs for 123, 116, 126

2 standard with abs for non hydro 116 and 126

3 high strength with no abs for 6.9

4 high strength with abs for full hydro 126 and 6.9 with abs.  I have an abs 6.9


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

robertd

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for a very concise explanation,  it makes sense

I've now removed the knuckle from the old 500SE parts car and will be doing a close comparison with one off a 450SE

I'll post some pics for entertainment purposes.

cheers
Robert
116   1978 450SEL 6.9 #  4848
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 6225  SOLD
116   1978 450SEL  6.9 # 5128  SOLD
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884  SOLD
116   1974 450SEL  DJet

robertd


OK here are the comparison photos of the steering knuckles from W116 and W126

As far as I can tell the seem to be identical

116   1978 450SEL 6.9 #  4848
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 6225  SOLD
116   1978 450SEL  6.9 # 5128  SOLD
116   1979 450SEL  6.9 # 5884  SOLD
116   1974 450SEL  DJet