Steve155

hi all - I've got a slight crack in the my flex disc and was wondering if anyone has replaced these before? I've never messed with driveshaft stuff before so not sure how to go about this one. How soon should I replace or just keep an eye on it - car is smooth all over the rpm and mph range - any help/advice is appreciated!

503C43 ////AMG

Replace it now, it's cheap and easy. If you wait the repairs from the damage will be way more costly as well as time consuming. I changed my rear flex disc in 30 min or less but I had a lift, you could easily change it out in less than 1 hour and I think I got my flex disc for less than $100.

Outlawlatemodel

whats a flex disc i have a weird noise in the rear

503C43 ////AMG

You have 2 of them... One in between the transmission and the drive shaft and one in between the drive shaft and the rear differential.

Check out these horror photos....
http://www.dieselgiant.com/Mercedes%...%20failure.htm

Outlawlatemodel

ok just a u joint, i have a noise at the right rear thinking it may be a cv

Steve155

i don't have a lift, but have a friend who has a shop - he said disc is about $85 bucks - I can use his lift and he'll help with it - cool!

Steve155

503 - best to replace both then it seems - thanks again for the heads up!

503C43 ////AMG

Replacing both at the same time is the best way to go, less than $200 and about an hour or so to prevent SERIOUS damage

Benzonline

I replaced them on my previous 99 C230K but never yet on the C43. I believe they are fine plus it doesnt "clank" or bang when putting it into gear.