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i see that the w216 forum doesnt get much action and being that the platform is identical i feel that the s550 folk should be able to help. my 2010 cl550 4matic with 100k miles started creaking over bumps recently, and ticking after i turn it off(when you shut the car off and the air springs begin to deflate, which im pretty sure is normal but now is accompanied by a ticking sound) i removed the front tire this morning and all looks fine except what i believe is the cv joint or axle boot is torn at the shaft and looks like the grease came out(its not in the middle of the boot but right after where the clamp is that holds the boot to the shaft. my question is could this be the cause of the creaking and ticking sound? is it safe to drive for the time being? i see the part is about $250, but this looks out of my league so how much might this cost to repair?

thanks,
chris

EasyPhil

If the boot is busted you need to replace it, if you get the part any shop should be able to replace it for you.

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yeah, i thought i had found the part earlier but i was mistaken. i seem to only be able to find the part for upwards of $1k..aftermarket solutions are available for e550s and other models that look similar for a couple hundred bucks..if anyone knows where i can find one for my car for a reasonable price, let me know please. also, obviously i need to replace it asap however its a holiday weekend so bringing into the shop within the next few days is out of the question which is why i asked if it would be ok to drive for now.

thanks
chris

dlafever

What I did in the past was to source some used (eBay or recycling yard) axles and then buy the boot kits from Mercedes and just do a light rebuild of sorts. You could ask a local shop if they could do the same or just put in some 'experienced' parts without the new boots to get you through the winter. New axle shafts are as you said ~$1k from the online sources.

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im assuming the s550 and cl550 cv joints are interchangeable..would the e550 or any other model be also?

konigstiger

Part info, see attachment. Note drive shaft (10) left current part # 2213306300, right 2213306400.

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so this would be the newest one? im finding like 3 part numbers for this. thank you for this

Update: any opinions on going this route? https://febestparts.com/DRIVE_SHAFT_...30/1614-221FRH