DIY Right Front Axle
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From: Homer Glen, IL
2003 C240 4-Matic
DIY Right Front Axle
anyone know if there is a DIY for this? i couldn't find anything by searching..... any help is greatly appreciated... the stealer wanted $1275 installed....935 for the part and the rest labor.... also i searched for the part and didn't find much??? Help!
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Don't have a DIY - will let you know if I find one
You are talking about replacement of item 10 - drive shaft with CV joints?
Presume the CV joints are shot? If so have you got a quote to rebuild the CV joints from an Indy?
You are talking about replacement of item 10 - drive shaft with CV joints?
Presume the CV joints are shot? If so have you got a quote to rebuild the CV joints from an Indy?
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Homer Glen, IL
2003 C240 4-Matic
I was told that i needed to replace the whole axle? both CV boots (upper and lower boots on the axle) were ripped on the right... the grease came out and i assume it ruined the item 10 you are talking about.... i didn't know they could be rebuilt? how do i obtain a quote from Indy? thanks for all of your help.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
You need to find a shop that specializes in CV joint rebuilds. Hopefully a member can help. In South Africa we can heve them rebuilt so I'm sure it can be done in the US. Here it saves a lot of money. Your labor rates are higher so ??? I don't know there.
