Does anyone know the driveshaft sleeve nut size on an 86 300E? And is it just one nut or is there a locking nut as well? If so, same size or different size? Is the nut in a gap wide enough to use a crescent wrench if I can't find the proper size open-end? The car is at a remote location and I need to know before I make the trip. Also, can the support bearing be removed and replaced without a special puller/installer?

Thanks,

Gary

I use a 15" adjustable wrench on this nut.

Good luck,

I use a pair of channel lockes on this nut. The bearing can usually be pulled with a vise and soft mallet assuming you are going to replace the bearing. To press a new one on use a piece of pipe that just fits over the spline shaft, such that you will only be driving on the inner race.

John Roncallo

46mm on the nut and 41mm on the driveshaft. I used a two arms puller for the center bearing. It came out easily, and I guess (as others posted) you can do it with a hammer as well.
Bruno

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