hey how did you remove the intermediate shaft? I was able to remove the c clip off the intermediate shaft but the shaft itself is stuck and can’t get a grip. Any tips?

 

I did not remove mine, sorry can't help. also for images I was unable to get any as the old axles were thrown out.

 

If you have a photo of it post it so I can see what step in the process you're at. Are you saying you removed the retaining ring from the oil pan housing and the intermediate shaft is stuck in the oil pan? If so, I'd reconnect the outer shaft to be able to pull on it, in hopes of unseating the intermediate shaft from the oil pan. The two main issues during this job, for me, was (1. removing the retaining ring from the oil pan housing) and (2. separating the outer shaft from the intermediate shaft, due to the splines being so rusted and the internal c-clip not free to move). I just want to differentiate between the Snap Ring/C-Clip and the Retaining Ring/Clip. The c-clip fits in the grove of the splines on the shafts to hold the outer shaft on the intermediate shaft. The Retaining ring is in the oil pan housing securing the intermediate shaft to the oil pan. Initially when I had started the removal I did realize the retaining ring had to be removed as I didn't see it. That's where the continual pounding or pulling of the intermediate axle, can break the edge of the retainer ring housing on the oil pan. Once I removed the intermediate shaft then I had to let penetrating oil soak on the splines where it connects to the outer shaft. Then after a few days of that I heated the connection with a blow torch, placed the intermediate shaft in a vice and pounded the outer shaft off the intermediate shaft with a mallet.

I hope this helps anyone attempting to do this job, because I know how frustrating it is to figure out on your own.

 

[QUOTE=cosmo1;8397282]How did u get the snap ring out looking at it there is little to no room in there ?

 

[QUOTE=shaunsiebers;8783681]It was very difficult, yes, no room to get a good grip on the retaining (snap) ring. I used an angled needle nose pliers to squeeze the hole and edge of the snap ring. Of course it slipped off like 100x but eventually I could hold it long enough to slide the ring out towards the shaft, to get the pliers under the edge and bend it. Then used a screwdriver to rotate the ring a bit more, repeating that process till the ring was out far enough to grab tight with a pliers and pry out of the groove. It totally sucked but worked just fine, where I'd do it again if I needed to. See my photo for reference.

Here's my original photo before I removed the retainer ring.

Need any more advice, just let me know. -MMCC

 

A set of snap ring pliers makes that job a lot less frustrating ($30 set of 4 — straight/curved/inside/outside)

 

I have a bad intermediate shaft bearing. Its not totally blown apart but there is a lot of play. I feel like if I try tapping the shaft out it could take the bearing apart in the process? Just wondering if anyone had to pull the bearing from the pan housing and how to do that?

 

A blind hole bearing puller in the appropriate size..kits on Amazon.. or an internal bearing puller also..both require the shaft being removed. Even if bearing fell apart with care taken that pieces/***** were kept out of the oil pan, these tools will removed the outer race.

 

Thanks for the reply on how to pull that bearing. Just waiting on parts now.

 

Im in the middle of the job. I have the CV axl out. I have the C clip out the holds in the bearing of the intermediate shaft. How do I get the shaft with bearing out? It doesn't just pull out and I’m not sure how to attach a slide hammer to it.

 

I figured something out. I put some vice scrips on the end of the shaft and they held no problem while I tapped against them with a punch and it was super easy to come out. Ultimately I got it all back together and still had the rattle I was searching for. Turns out it was a driver side brake pad.

 

Outer front L cv axle housing rusted to the intermediate axle.

Intermediate axle "retaining clip"




Hello, what tool/ how did you use to remove the retaining clip?

 

Scroll to post 31 for picture. Snap ring pliers.

 

is the bearing easy to come off from intermediate shaft? Or do you have to hit it to take it off?

 

I haven't done this job but from photos of the new replacement intermediate shafts it looks like the bearing comes already on the shaft, I'm assuming its press fit. I don't have the removal instructions for a W204 but for other models I'm seeing as bearing puller under required tools to remove a worn bearing from the intermediate shaft.

 

Can anyone offer some advice? I had to cut the cup for the left front axle off the intermediate shaft. I have remove the snap ring from the transmission. I attached a slide hammer to the intermediate shaft and I can't get the intermediate shaft to come out with the bearing from the transmission. Anyone do this job that can offer some advice?

 

Got it! Had to weld a stud onto the end of the intermediate shaft and then use a slide hammer and finally the intermediate shaft came out with the bearing in tact. The bearing is bad so I am glad I went this far. What a pita job!! Just waiting on parts and then reassembly!