1999 E320 Front Right Drive Axle Problem
 

Vehicle Make - Mercedes Benz
Vehicle Model- E-320 4Matic Wagon
Vehicle Year- 1999
Approximate mileage- 95,000 miles

Recently purchased and found CV boot joints torn. Thought it would be better (easier) to replace axle. Dealer told me that I need the PN2103300601 R ($1180). I recently purchased a replacement axle from OP Parts (Chinese aftermarket $112) on www.europartsdirect.com and it lists one axle for both part numbers. I bought it but it keeps popping out of the gearbox. Both times it was after about twenty minutes of driving. Once making a left turn, and once on the highway. Both cases it has been 19 degrees outside.

Can anyone tell me why? :smash:

Can anyone tell me what the physical difference between the two part numbers for the right front drive axle on a 1999 E320 4MATIC Wagon?

2103300601 R - Right Front Axle - All E320 4Matic to 06/99
2103301001 R - Right Front Axle - All E320 4Matic from 06/99


Really want to get the car back into shape. Not sure if I have a bad part or something wrong with the differential. Ideas?

In another forum I was told that there is a 5mm difference in the automatic vs. manual. that does not seam to be the issue.



This is the scoop - wrong part number listed. Because of my experience (www.europartsdirect.com) they discovered that they had the wrong part number listed for my 1999 E320 4MATIC. In 1999 they had a transition for the part. They now list a new part number the same as the 2000. 1998 Axle is too short (.25-.5) hard to tell exactly and that is what they sent me. This of course is for the right front axle. The left axle is still working, but I have only but 50 miles on it. I was surprised that it has already started to RUST, I did drive through snow and salt, but it was a little shocking.

Additionally, Euro Parts Direct has been excellent. I have bought several other components from them and have been very happy. I also like www.partsgeek.com.

What's the warranty? On mb parts it's 1yr unlimited miles and all you do is take it to a MB dealer and they replace it under warranty even if you installed the part yourself. Here's another good one... if you need a battery call MB roadside, they will come out and install the battery, all you pay for is the battery the labor is free!