Has anyone DIY'ed a drive shaft / cv boot on a W212 4-Matic?

Wondering if I need to replace the entire thing of just the torn boot / grease.

Flushed the brake fluid last night and noticed a blob of grease.

Hadn't noticed a change in driving otherwise so hoping there's no further damage outside the torn boot.

Any help is appreciated.

 

I haven't done it on a W212, but boots are generally available from MB or aftermarket. I prefer OE boots vs. neoprene aftermarkets ones. Good you caught it early, as it might only require rebooting. New axle I'm sure is $500+.

 

$1000 for a new axle... yeah, don't let it go. This is for a '11 E550 4M:

 

^ Thanks!

Searching for parts and YouTube videos now.

Saw a video on "split boots" that looked too good to be true.

Is this the proper grease the job?


Or just order this and be done?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...mer-2213300285

 

Don’t use split boots. Order the OE kit, which has everything you need.

 

Found a pretty decent video.

Not the W212 but seems similar.