The type of lubercant has been discussed before. there is a CV Joint grease for these joints from MB. and the exact amount is specified.

the link below is from a thread Poll whether to re-boot old axles etc... fromearlier this past week.

Do a search and Iam sure a ton of info on the CV joint lub will come up
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=2429772&postcount=25

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

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