i've seen the 1 DIY posted for this job however it was off a CLK430 or something and the picture where the engine was jacked up showed that there was really nothing in the way of the entire oil pan.

i got under the car yesterday and i have a frame brace (i think) as well as the steering rack directly under most of the engine, only leaving about 3 inches at the rear of the oil pan to put a 2x4 or similar for support....

do i need to take more stuff off or just use this small area to raise the engine? i cant seem to find any thread where someone managed this on a 55, just non-amg

thanks

 

Drop the lower cover and you'll see this much of the pan. That's where the 2x4 goes. The part number for a pan is 1120100628 and that same pan is used for both a 430 and a 55. Both cars also use the same motor mounts.

 

I followed these great instructions for my 55, was a very easy job with them.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...or-mounts.html

 

that is the instructional i had found but it seems i have more stuff in the way, there is no way i can get anything but a 2x4, maybe even just a 2x3 on the oil pan. seems the steering rack is in the way on my 2004. i will try to get pic today

 

you have w209 with steering rack, thise instructions are for w208 that have steering box instead. process should be same but as you said, you have a lot less space.

 

thanks. so is it ok to lift the engine by just this small 3-4" of exposed oil pan or should i just take this to the shop to be safe?

 

never mind, took it to local indy, what a difference in ride, cant feel a thing anymore.