SL/R230: Broken bolt on Rear Differential question
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So, I had a unique issue the other day. I am on some leave from the Navy (I am active duty Military!) so I took my road tripping car, my 2003 SL500 I was driving in twisty and hilly roads, during a storm, and I may have put some undue stress on my rear diff.
The bolt snapped off. Anyone know of a diagram with part numbers for the replacement bolt? I used a caliper to measure, and it is a 14MM bolt, with a 1.5 thread pitch, but am not sure of the proper length or torque specs.![crazy](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/crazy.gif)
I am not in my normal area with a known good Benz Mechanic, but I am good friends with a certified mechanic who is trying to help me fix the car so I can get back home, 843 miles away.
I have searched the forum but haven't come up with anything yet, I tried a few google searches as well, and not much useful info came up.
Frustrating as all heck!![smash](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smashfreak.gif)
THANK YOU in advance for any possible assistance you may be able to provide for me, I would greatly appreciate it!
The bolt snapped off. Anyone know of a diagram with part numbers for the replacement bolt? I used a caliper to measure, and it is a 14MM bolt, with a 1.5 thread pitch, but am not sure of the proper length or torque specs.
![crazy](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/crazy.gif)
I am not in my normal area with a known good Benz Mechanic, but I am good friends with a certified mechanic who is trying to help me fix the car so I can get back home, 843 miles away.
I have searched the forum but haven't come up with anything yet, I tried a few google searches as well, and not much useful info came up.
Frustrating as all heck!
![smash](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smashfreak.gif)
THANK YOU in advance for any possible assistance you may be able to provide for me, I would greatly appreciate it!
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