Found 2 problems today. Need help and much info
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Found 2 problems today. Need help and much info
All info will be very helpful.
please help. just wondering if this is a big/serious problem and if expensive
Yesterday when i turned into my garage i found some lite brownish fluid on the ground. i rasied the car and found 2 problems.
1.I found that the cv joint boot is ripped and the grease when everywhere. The boot had to be rip a while back because the grease and went out does not look fresh.
Is this a easy fix?
how much does the cv joint cost? Do i buy the whole new cv joint?
how much would the whole repair cost/estimate?
2.I found the other control arm right before the cv joint (i think that is what is called) has the lite brownish fluid that is leaking/dripping out of it pretty much.
Is that the right named for the part?
what is the fluid thats leaking out of it?
what is this part connect to? the big block thingy?
also is it safe to drive to the repair shop or will i do more damage?
What would the cost to fix this
Did anyone else have a problem like this? What did you do?
please help. just wondering if this is a big/serious problem and if expensive
Yesterday when i turned into my garage i found some lite brownish fluid on the ground. i rasied the car and found 2 problems.
1.I found that the cv joint boot is ripped and the grease when everywhere. The boot had to be rip a while back because the grease and went out does not look fresh.
Is this a easy fix?
how much does the cv joint cost? Do i buy the whole new cv joint?
how much would the whole repair cost/estimate?
2.I found the other control arm right before the cv joint (i think that is what is called) has the lite brownish fluid that is leaking/dripping out of it pretty much.
Is that the right named for the part?
what is the fluid thats leaking out of it?
what is this part connect to? the big block thingy?
also is it safe to drive to the repair shop or will i do more damage?
What would the cost to fix this
Did anyone else have a problem like this? What did you do?
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You need to replace that side shaft.
It appears that you also have a leaking steering rack. Is your PS fluid level dropping?
It appears that you also have a leaking steering rack. Is your PS fluid level dropping?
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my PS/hydrolic fluid that i put in is light green. and it didnt go down.
the fluid that is leeking is lite brownish
thanks for the reply
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This is the side shaft pic.
The fluid on the rack boot looks like used PS fluid to me. If it's coming from inside the boot it is definitely PS fluid.
If it's spilling onto the rack boot you had better find where it is coming from.
The fluid on the rack boot looks like used PS fluid to me. If it's coming from inside the boot it is definitely PS fluid.
If it's spilling onto the rack boot you had better find where it is coming from.
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i looked around everywhere and it looks like its sptting from the rack boot near where its connecting. what is this (red circle) called that the rack boot is connecting to? and what kind of fluid does that box hold?
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have the axelshaft/cv joints rebuilt
MB wants big $$ for the axel shaft
Im in canada and found a shop that rebuilds cv joints they machine new parts if there out of spec
anyways it cost me $280. tax in (13%) for them to remove rebuild and reinstall the axel 1 year warrenty
if your in a large city check the yellow pages or ask around likely somebody near you
MB wants big $$ for the axel shaft
Im in canada and found a shop that rebuilds cv joints they machine new parts if there out of spec
anyways it cost me $280. tax in (13%) for them to remove rebuild and reinstall the axel 1 year warrenty
if your in a large city check the yellow pages or ask around likely somebody near you
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Thanks contact - I'm pleased you came in - I know you have just done all this. genius has another thread on checking the diffs.
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have the axelshaft/cv joints rebuilt
MB wants big $$ for the axel shaft
Im in canada and found a shop that rebuilds cv joints they machine new parts if there out of spec
anyways it cost me $280. tax in (13%) for them to remove rebuild and reinstall the axel 1 year warrenty
if your in a large city check the yellow pages or ask around likely somebody near you
MB wants big $$ for the axel shaft
Im in canada and found a shop that rebuilds cv joints they machine new parts if there out of spec
anyways it cost me $280. tax in (13%) for them to remove rebuild and reinstall the axel 1 year warrenty
if your in a large city check the yellow pages or ask around likely somebody near you
looks like this 2 problems are goin to cost me pretty much.
how many miles did you have when your axle went?
appreciate it
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The pic is from the Mercedes EPC which I have.
contact has just changed his diff oil & is about to do his transfer case.
contact has just changed his diff oil & is about to do his transfer case.
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no parts needed for the diff JUST GEAR OIL
14mm hex key for the rear diif drain and fill plugs and 8mm for thr front if your 4 matic (one plug only on front)
as for the boot I have rebuilt cv joints before kits are 30-60 for each end so 120 VERY messy if you dont have a parts washer its a PITA
so for me $280. (PER SIDE) was a deal...and i have the equipment to do the job including the parts washer
no problems with my steering gear yet
but again LOTS of shops will rebuild them call around then google them to make sure they do good work
your cv joint will get worse and worse eventually it will clunlk or grind or both your car will sound like a pice of crap
14mm hex key for the rear diif drain and fill plugs and 8mm for thr front if your 4 matic (one plug only on front)
as for the boot I have rebuilt cv joints before kits are 30-60 for each end so 120 VERY messy if you dont have a parts washer its a PITA
so for me $280. (PER SIDE) was a deal...and i have the equipment to do the job including the parts washer
no problems with my steering gear yet
but again LOTS of shops will rebuild them call around then google them to make sure they do good work
your cv joint will get worse and worse eventually it will clunlk or grind or both your car will sound like a pice of crap
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