W202AMG

Hi all,

How long is the expected time to remove and reinstall the diff on a C43, using a 2 post hoist and 2 competant mechanics?

Does anyone have a procedure PDF for it?

Thanks all

fredtga

Shouldn't be more than 1.5hours at a normal pace.
3x pairs of 19mm nuts/bolts at the driveshaft/flexdisk
6x E12 bolts for each axle at differential shaft
2x 14mm allen at the back of diffential
1x 8mm allen with 16mm bolt at the front of differential.
done.

W202AMG

Thanks mate, been quoted 8 hours, which i thought was rediculous.

I swapped a DANA 36 to a DANA 44 in my driveway on jack stands back in my Corvette days, so i reckon i can do this on a hoist in well under 8 hours.

Sulaco

8 hours is a hilarious figure. if you have the tools there is no way it takes 8 hours.

sick430

Just did it to my CLK took about two hours to take it out. Worked very slowly as it was my first time and I had the car on jack-stands. No way this is more than a two hour job on a proper rack.

W202AMG

Thanks for that people, i have looked myself but not actually attempted it, so wasnt sure if there was some secret hidden in there. Ill forward that info on.