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Old 05-24-2007, 07:46 PM
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Unhappy U-joints

Does anyone know of a source for replacement u-joints for M-B? So far, everyone says you have to buy a whole new driveshaft from the dealer, or get a good used one.

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Old 05-24-2007, 08:27 PM
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Guess you figure all Benz u-joints are the same ????
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Old 05-24-2007, 08:32 PM
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Guess you figure all Benz u-joints are the same ????
Actually they are, except for some oldie but goodies, the same in that they are not replacable by the owner.
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Old 05-24-2007, 08:36 PM
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Actually they are, except for some oldie but goodies, the same in that they are not replacable by the owner.

..but with no info, we do not know that , do we???

The point being, " How about a model/yr Please..then we would be more than happy to try and help..
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Old 05-24-2007, 09:03 PM
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..but with no info, we do not know that , do we???

The point being, " How about a model/yr Please..then we would be more than happy to try and help..
Well, that should have been your question to the OP, not me.
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Yeah..
My question was to OP , but you answered it .
The question was never directed to you, the explaination was.

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Old 05-24-2007, 10:08 PM
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..but with no info, we do not know that , do we???

The point being, " How about a model/yr Please..then we would be more than happy to try and help..
You mean this question, which was not directed to the OP. Or another question?
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Old 05-24-2007, 10:16 PM
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Get off it , Charles..
You know what I meant ...and I for one would not give an answer to a part question w/o a model/yr.....be pretty foolish if the guy happened to answer back that he had a 108 chassis , now wouldn't it???
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Old 05-24-2007, 10:49 PM
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Yep, so why not just ask that instead of being cute?
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Old 05-24-2007, 10:59 PM
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circledstar,

you can readily find u-joints for MBZs but the issue is the way they're installed; they're peined into the shaft unlike most other driveshafts which are usually pressed in and held in place by circlips or caps. IMO changing these is best left to a driveshaft specialist.
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Old 05-24-2007, 11:04 PM
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Yep, so why not just ask that instead of being cute?

Being Cute ...that's great..

Ok , Charles ..I should have asked that instead of being cute ..
..but next time a post comes up and the guy actually expects some kind of a technical answer without having the sense to list model and year, I guess I am just going to be cute again.. guess it is just a pet pieve I have..
Maybe I have been here too long and seen too many of them, so I will give that to ya..
Now, I have a desk full of schematics and code charts in front of me, so if you don't mind, I will leave it there.
Thank You..
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Old 05-25-2007, 09:41 AM
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Anyways, I know that, if the case involves a w123, there is a listing with partsamerica (advanced auto), so there HAS to be an aftermarket solution. If you search around here, you should find a thread on this (probably hasn't been posted to in a couple of years). There's a few members here that swear an 80's Ford Falcon uses the same joint, but I can't confirm that. Also, in the case of the driveshaft, the u-joint is servicable, you just have a lot of work to do to get it out. Apparently, mercedes has welded caps over the ends of the joint, sealing it into the ds. The solution lies in a dremel tool, and a BFH (big f'in hammer). Good luck, and if you come to any conclusions, please share your experience.
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Old 05-25-2007, 09:49 AM
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Many modern driveshafts use a staked in u-joint. Getting them apart is not hard. Re-assembly without the machinery to re-stake the joint is impossible.
Some driveline shops now have such machinery or they replace the yoke(s) with one that accepts the older retaining ring type of joint.
A google seach for driveline service will turn up a number of choices.

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