Well, the front axle boots on almost ALL FWD or AWD seem to fail. MB isn't any different.

The ML transfer case has had quite a few problems.

And the 2002 to 2005 cars have a service campaign for the transfer case.

And the latest design transfer case is built into the transmission & not repairable.

Guess they are getting closer? to right

The W463 has about the best system...failure wise.

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