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u-joint for 85 300CDT
anyone know where I can buy a u-joint for this car?
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I would first talk to Phil here at Peach Parts. If he can't get it, which would be rare, then try ********AZ. They consistently have good stuff. Then of course there is the stealership.
I guess listing another parts house is not allowed. I didn't realise that. It's an on-line place in AZ. There is also the MB classic center in LA.
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Usually, on these cars the U-joint spiders are staked-in-place at the factory and not supposed to be replaced. You may need to find a driveshaft rebuilder, or buy a new driveshaft section containing the U-joint.
Happy Motoring, Mark
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DrDKW Last edited by Mark DiSilvestro; 07-12-2012 at 09:17 AM. |
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My Benzworld thread has some places to buy the Joint and some part numbers.
U-Joint 2005 Can you replace the universal joints????? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Tightening Drive Shaft Collar Nut 2011 post #40 How to replace the driveshaft support (carrier) bearing - A step by step guide - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum My Benz World post with all of the U-joint sources. Another U-Joint / Driveshaft Thread - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum My U-joint Repair thread 2011 Drive Shaft U-Joint Is Staked/Crimped In Place, Now What To Do? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum Ther maybe more below DIY Repair Links http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diy-links-parts-category/ http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/DoItYourSelf
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The MB U-Joints are staked in and do not have the clips that most U-Joints have. so not just your garden variety DIY.
I had the 300D and then later on the 240D replaced at a Driveline shop. I had the 240 done last summer, new joint, center support bearing and the centering bushing on each end and balanced for $300. I had mine done by South Bay Driveline in San Jose, Ca. there is also these guys in San Antonio.Tx. http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/Import%20html/Mercedes.html Charlie
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Thanks for the info. I've replaced pinned joints before. Just use a prick punch to peen yoke. The trick is getting it centered.
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The Yokes have flat sides that a person could use a Depth Micrometer or less accurately a Vernier Caliper to Center the Bearings.
The issue is if during staking you puch them in further or they creep out if yo do not punch the in tight enough. In my case I got the Caps centered but gestimated the spacing of the Caps. So far I have had no issues; but I am not a high milage driver.
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What the hell are any of you talking about-- they have flex disks in the d shaft and cv's in the rear axle ??????????
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Not sure about a 300CD, but my 220D has two flex disks and a u-joint in drive shaft. The u joint is just in front of the center bearing (if I recall correctly). My "shop" quoted me $1000 to replace the u-joint. Ugh.
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yeah, the diff, and transmission have flex discs, but the center of the driveshaft is a staked in U-Joint... and replacement of it is NOT simple.
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Mental note--Save d s from parts car
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... MOST u-joints are set into a pattern, and they have a spot that feels bad...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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On the parts diagrams some Mercedes have 2 U-joints; don't know what application they are used on. And, I also have the 2 Flex Discs. Also notice in the Pic that mine is not flexing as it should.
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If you wanted to go the new Shaft route you could call Phil and see what he can come up with. Other makes of Cars also use the staked U-joints. Ford actually has a kit for one of their makes. It had something like a Hole Saw to cut out the staked area.
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Yikes, for that price, I could drive down and pick it up, get it repaired and bring it back to you for probably $400. what kind of a shop did you go to? man talk about mark up. I can take one out in about 20 min, depending how tight rusted the bolts are. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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