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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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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