Front Axel Boots
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C240
Front Axel Boots
2003 model year, 240C 4-Matic with 88,000 miles, went to dealer for Service A. The service advisor tells me that my front-axle boots are torn. He further says that they would change the entire front axels for a mere $2,900 and that changing the boots alone is not an option. What do you folks think? It is hefty sum. The car drives fine. I’d rather replace the boots, if possible.
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2012 C300 4Matic
Outer OEM boots:
http://www.mbpartswarehouse.com/part...4962673%2B1668
Inner OEM boots:
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...e/cv_boot.html
Another website with both OEM boots for good measure:
http://www.mbpartswarehouse.com/part...4962673%2B1668
Unless I'm missing something here and what they said is somehow true (which I SERIOUSLY doubt) please report this dealer to MBUSA, the BBB, etc.
http://www.mbpartswarehouse.com/part...4962673%2B1668
Inner OEM boots:
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...e/cv_boot.html
Another website with both OEM boots for good measure:
http://www.mbpartswarehouse.com/part...4962673%2B1668
Unless I'm missing something here and what they said is somehow true (which I SERIOUSLY doubt) please report this dealer to MBUSA, the BBB, etc.
Last edited by acr2001; Oct 7, 2009 at 09:55 PM.
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2005 w203 C230
If you are in a bind, and want to prevent any further grease loss...if you are in fact throwing grease...you can wrap them in RESCUE TAPE until you can replace the boot.
Typically the ends / crimp style of OEM clamps make this "hard" but you certainly can do it!
Typically the ends / crimp style of OEM clamps make this "hard" but you certainly can do it!
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