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Originally Posted by 97 SL320
You original 2 points were:
To cure a vibration, the front and rear flex discs must be replaced along with the center bearing.
A drive shaft removal is difficult for a DIY especially without a rack, partially because the exhaust needs to be removed.
My points: ( without malice )
While inspecting my _spare_ drive shaft I noted that the center universal joint didn't flex freely and felt notchy. I then went on to state that the notch _could_ cause vibration.
The center universal joint caps are retained by staking the yoke, something that is difficult using normal shop tools. I then asked if an aftermarket u joint was available.
In a second post I addressed that drive shaft removal wasn't an issue and gave an example of how GM used to lock caps and the field repair method.
( Again, without malice )
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I am sorry... it's just that there are not universal joints in my car....it's the flex disks that join the drive shafts.... and the center bearing is not a universal..it's just a bearing inside a bracket....
Maybe I am confused... I had this problem in my 300ce.... i was certain it was a bearing problem...but when they told me the exhaust had to come out , i went ahead and got the flex discs..... the front was about to break apart... the rear was fine....
that's my experience.... the indy charged 400... plus i gave him the parts....
i thought it was a fair deal...
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1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus
1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k
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