Front axle CV boot failure
03-19-2024, 12:09 PM
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'06 SLK55, '14 E63S Estate
Front axle CV boot failure
Hello all,
Just noticed that the inner driver's side front CV boot on my '14 E63 estate (106k miles) has begun to fail. Minimal grease has been slung so want to get right on it.
Is there a tutorial here somewhere for this job? Specifically the actual boot replacement...I've not had one of these axles apart yet, though I did just replace the intermediate shaft so am familiar with how to get the front axles in & out.
Also, if anyone has ready access to the Part numbers for both inner & outer boots, kindly oblige. My VIN is WDDHH7GB6EB033016
Thanks!!
Just noticed that the inner driver's side front CV boot on my '14 E63 estate (106k miles) has begun to fail. Minimal grease has been slung so want to get right on it.
Is there a tutorial here somewhere for this job? Specifically the actual boot replacement...I've not had one of these axles apart yet, though I did just replace the intermediate shaft so am familiar with how to get the front axles in & out.
Also, if anyone has ready access to the Part numbers for both inner & outer boots, kindly oblige. My VIN is WDDHH7GB6EB033016
Thanks!!
03-19-2024, 03:07 PM
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From the sticky:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...-our-cars.html
no tutorial that I've come across, just a couple threads. Here's the sticky itself:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...2-amg-e63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...-our-cars.html
no tutorial that I've come across, just a couple threads. Here's the sticky itself:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...2-amg-e63.html
03-21-2024, 08:49 PM
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03-28-2024, 03:15 PM
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Service documents?
Can anyone provide the factory service documents related to front axle removal and disassembly? Before I dig into this I want to best understand how to replace outer cv boot.
On another note. since I'll have an axle out I plan to replace front diff fluid. I replaced the fluid only a few months ago when I was mucking about replacing the intermediate shaft. Last time I used the OR 85W90 MB fluid, but now the dealer's suggesting I use the same 75W140 Castro fluid that is used in the rear diff. Does this sound right? Interested to her everyone's thoughts. Thanks!
On another note. since I'll have an axle out I plan to replace front diff fluid. I replaced the fluid only a few months ago when I was mucking about replacing the intermediate shaft. Last time I used the OR 85W90 MB fluid, but now the dealer's suggesting I use the same 75W140 Castro fluid that is used in the rear diff. Does this sound right? Interested to her everyone's thoughts. Thanks!
04-11-2024, 04:30 PM
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Inner boot replacement complete!
Car came apart without issue, and boot replacement was a breeze! Sourced OEM boot from FCP Euro. Also serviced front diff, be sure to use a fluid specified by sheet 239.72 (I used .6l of Fuchs Sintopoid FE 75W85)
