Well, it is a broken axle shaft. Snapped in 1/2 right inside of the outer boot. I'm reading a lot of conflicting info on the removal process. I bought an entire used axle shaft and am waiting for it to arrive. Some of the links show an entire disassembly of the rear control arms - it does not seem to me that it's necessary. My CD manual is sketchy on this to say the least. Does anyone know the size/name of the wrench needed to remove the 6 cv joint bolts? Thanks, Andy

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Andy
71 350SL (sold), 81 380SEL, 84 300D (just sold), 85 190D (sold), 91 300E, 93 190E (just sold), 79 240D (sold) , 83 240D (living on in my other cars) an 83 380SEL (sold) 82 380 SL and 85 300D. Just bought a 95 SL500.