Replacing rear axle? E430
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Replacing rear axle? E430
I have a boot that is toast and I need to replace it. I've read it's best to just replace the entire axle. Thoughts?
If so, where to buy?
Is there a DIY on this? I searched and cant find it.
If so, where to buy?
Is there a DIY on this? I searched and cant find it.
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Why not an easy DIY because of the subframe? Details please.....
Also, there are no axles on ebay now, and those at parts.com are wayyyyy expensive. So far all I can find reasonably are fronts, but my car is not a 4matic. Any other sources?
Thanks.
Also, there are no axles on ebay now, and those at parts.com are wayyyyy expensive. So far all I can find reasonably are fronts, but my car is not a 4matic. Any other sources?
Thanks.
Last edited by Red66GT; Nov 12, 2014 at 02:23 PM.
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If you have a torn boot, why not just replace said boot and clean things up and re-grease in the process? Axles certainly don't normally need to replaced as long as you catch a torn boot before dirt gets in there and destroys the joint.
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Why is this not a DIY? What is so difficult about it? Why is a lift needed? I put a 5 speed in my 66 mustang in my garage on jackstands, so I'm sure this is something I can handle...
I looked at the rear and the suspension and it looks like the axle should come out pretty easily without having to remove little if any of the suspension. ??
Thanks.
I looked at the rear and the suspension and it looks like the axle should come out pretty easily without having to remove little if any of the suspension. ??
Thanks.
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I'm sure it can be done, it's just above my skill level and I didn't have time to tackle it. Also I don't think these go out that often for people to do a complete DIY. If you do tackle this job maybe you can make a DIY. By the way I was quoted between $1000 to $3000 for the job.
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Like a dummy, I forgot about this boot being torn and now I have a noise coming from the rear and pretty sure it's the axle. When I search online, I only see rear axle assemblies for the 4matic. Are the rear axle assemblies different between non-4matic and 4matic? My car is not a 4matic.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Here ya go...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W1...gAAOSwpDdVGZH9
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W1...gAAOSwpDdVGZH9
