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I was replacing my wheel bearing and while pulling things apart and about to put things back together, the cv axle fell to the ground. I'm assuming it's not suppose to come apart and this boot is one and not two piece? Do I need a new axle? If I do need a new axle, how do I get the other piece that is still attached to the car out? I cant seem it get it out.
Looks like you popped the inner joint apart... common "mistake". The piece left in the engine just needs to be "pulled" or pried carefully outward. There's a snap-ring, which "holds" the splined end of the CV joint inside. As far as reassembly, you'll need a new boot kit which Mercedes sells, which will include the boot, crimps rings, grease, etc...
2010 E350 4matic sedan?
Last edited by bmwpowere36m3; Feb 8, 2021 at 10:43 AM.
Reason: horrendous spelling... FTL
I think MB still makes an inner boot kit available, I think it's harder to find the outer. Do not try an aftermarket one unless you get one from a junkyard. While aftermarket ones tend to be cheap, they have a history of causing a vibration. On the W211 you could use a muffler clamp to pry against the CV joint, if there's room, you can use a slide hook also with a slide hammer.
2016 E350 4Matic wagon, 2019 Ford Expedition, 2019 Chevy Bolt EV
Originally Posted by 0430usmc
Would it be easier to just replace the whole cv axle?
depends. if you're paying someone $190/hour shop rate, maybe. if you're doing it yourself, I gotta assume a whole axle is a LOT more expensive than a boot kit, and your time is free, right? :-p
If the axle is seized to the intermediate shaft, then the whole assembly w/ intermediate shaft will need to come out. Try spraying penetrant at the splined interface and consider getting a slide hammer puller to "shock" it out. Take care, as you may damage the oil pan if overly aggressive. So if that fails, then the intermediate shaft and axle will need to come out.
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