I have a rear axle shaft that split a cv joint boot and the grease has leaked out. I plan to buy a set of used axles from Jim Harris and send them out for new boots before I replace them. And I just would like to be assured that I am correct in reading that all the 1985 W123 models have what is known as the "annular joint" I don't think on can tell what type of cv joint is on the shaft until it is pulled? Fast Lane (Phil's) parts list is rather unclear on this and I think both joints use the same picture but the joints.(half shafts) are not interchangeable the way I read it. Can someone give me some clearer info on this?

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Junqueyardjim
Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis



1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!

Is there a bolted flange type connection close to the differential (external). That is one type. The other does not have this bolted connection. My mind is burned out right now (annual outage time) and I don't remember the proper terminology for the two different types. The car originally came without the flanged connection.

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It is raining out now and getting late for me. I don't think there is a flanged connection outside the diff. But tomorrow AM, after my school bus run, I will get it up and have a good look. Thanks much!

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Junqueyardjim
Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis



1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!