Thanks for the tutorial. I have vibration in the driveline of a recently acquired 2003 C32. I think I will replace the flex discs and center bearing, regardless - 204k miles. I am fortunate that my cousin has a farm shop with a lift. A couple of questions: When separating the drive shaft from the car, why not mark and separate the two halves at the spline? I would think that would make the shaft easier to handle. I wonder if ratchet straps might work instead of screw jacks (expensive) or at least to supplement the screw jacks as safeties for a one man crew. Tie off points will be the issue, but there may be some good places under the car. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi there! Marking the driveshaft at the center to be sure it's properly balanced on reinstallation is definitely an option, and is often the preferred practice when you're doing the center support bearing at the same time! The ratchet strap idea is novel and can definitely work if done cautiously. The last thing you want to do is catch one of those driveshafts on the way down; they'll surprise you with their weight! Happy wrenching, and enjoy your W203!
I did mine (on a prefacelift C207 chassis) without touching the exhaust or heat shields. Although minimal, there is definitely some strain put on the center carrier bearing as he mentioned when prying. If done that way you must 1st remove trans end, then diff end, install new disc at diff, then install new disc at trans. Otherwise, there's no room to pry. I also had to remove the bracket that connects the trans mount to the trans itself. If you do that, be aware those 4 e torx bolts are aluminum 1 time use bolts.
Hi, nice work! I see you use 20N.m for the bolts that go to the car frame from the transmission support (min 27:12). In the specifications I see Stage 1: 30N.m and Stage 2: 50N.m. Could you please comment? Thank you!
Hi Mike. I would like to know if the green grease that you add in the video is the same one that is added to the wheel bearings, to avoid high temperatures due to friction. I want to perform the same maintenance that you do in the video. Thank you very much and greetings.
super easy. remove plate that holds power steering rack and do one side at a time w an assortment of 16mm wrenches. one side at a time, comes right out super easy
Newbie question, did you put the shift in P or N while doing this. I tried jack up my car when I tried to turn the rear flex, it didnt move. The shift was in P.
I wonder why do you have to mark the drive shaft relative to the position of the transmission and the differential. They look quite symmetrical. I think they'd have some marks from the factory if the position mattered.
They are balanced from factory. Making marks just ensures it stays that way I believe. I have read people say that they didn't mark them & initial test drive was vibration free but who knows what may happen down the line, you know? I marked mine just to make sure reinstallation went smooth & to worry less haha.
I have worked on Mercedes-Benz vehicles for 10 years, never marked a drive shaft once and never had an issue. I have also never needed to replace a flex disc either though 🤷🏼♂️
@@RothBeyondTheGrave I doubt that's an issue. For that to be true they'd have to balance not only the shaft but the whole assembly of transmission output and differential input. Only then their relative position would matter. The flex disks are also part of the assembly and would need to be balanced.
He never inspected the center suport bearing lol prepare to do that job again here in 15 minute after test drive .never showed how to aline your drive shafts.what i stated is the most important info to share when doing a dyi or this video is going to twist some drive shafts off.😅😂😂😂 also for the center support bearing to remove it off the drive shaft because it is stuck use a bearing puller. Since i shared this info fcp euro where s my pay check.😂😂😂😅😅😅😅
@@wildgoose8803 oddly I have both. Both great cars and easy to work on. Sometime niche software tools but still loads of quick content they could do to support selling and the channel
Well done. No short cuts.
Great Video! are both flex discs the same part? or is there a difference?
Thanks for the tutorial. I have vibration in the driveline of a recently acquired 2003 C32. I think I will replace the flex discs and center bearing, regardless - 204k miles. I am fortunate that my cousin has a farm shop with a lift. A couple of questions:
When separating the drive shaft from the car, why not mark and separate the two halves at the spline? I would think that would make the shaft easier to handle.
I wonder if ratchet straps might work instead of screw jacks (expensive) or at least to supplement the screw jacks as safeties for a one man crew. Tie off points will be the issue, but there may be some good places under the car. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi there! Marking the driveshaft at the center to be sure it's properly balanced on reinstallation is definitely an option, and is often the preferred practice when you're doing the center support bearing at the same time!
The ratchet strap idea is novel and can definitely work if done cautiously. The last thing you want to do is catch one of those driveshafts on the way down; they'll surprise you with their weight!
Happy wrenching, and enjoy your W203!
Just got this issue with my 2017 E43. Mercedes dealership repair cost with parts was quoted at $1450. I have an extended warranty so it was covered.
please do radiator replacement on W211 E55.
Thanks for this. What a pain to have to drop the entire exhaust system just to change out the flex discs.
I did mine (on a prefacelift C207 chassis) without touching the exhaust or heat shields. Although minimal, there is definitely some strain put on the center carrier bearing as he mentioned when prying.
If done that way you must 1st remove trans end, then diff end, install new disc at diff, then install new disc at trans. Otherwise, there's no room to pry.
I also had to remove the bracket that connects the trans mount to the trans itself. If you do that, be aware those 4 e torx bolts are aluminum 1 time use bolts.
Beautifully presented and easy to follow.
❤ how do I diagnose a speedrtonic issue. Lol
Doesn’t it make sense to replace the center bearing & support while doing all this given the age of the vehicle?
yes, yes it does
Also trans and engine mounts
Hi, nice work!
I see you use 20N.m for the bolts that go to the car frame from the transmission support (min 27:12). In the specifications I see Stage 1: 30N.m and Stage 2: 50N.m. Could you please comment? Thank you!
Excellent work please add Arabic translation ❤❤❤
Thanks, but i think you forgot to bolt the transmission mount to the bottom cross member 😮
Hi Mike. I would like to know if the green grease that you add in the video is the same one that is added to the wheel bearings, to avoid high temperatures due to friction. I want to perform the same maintenance that you do in the video. Thank you very much and greetings.
It's the same it's made in Germany, but you can use any quality grease.
AA thanks man this video helps me a loot!
Will this work on a 2012 CLS 550 BASE?
But why didnt you change middle section, if it wasnt new it will fail soon. It is easy to change if you changing both ends now
Outstanding!!!
WOW thank you so much for teach us.
Thank you for watching!
Hey could you guys to a video on how to calibrate the w211 E550 suspension
Thank you for this information!!
Can you guys PLEASE do a how to on the motor mounts for these cars ? I have a w211 E55 and there is no good video on how to do those.
super easy. remove plate that holds power steering rack and do one side at a time w an assortment of 16mm wrenches. one side at a time, comes right out super easy
Isn't it worth just cutting the exhaust tubes and adding couplers?
No
Newbie question, did you put the shift in P or N while doing this. I tried jack up my car when I tried to turn the rear flex, it didnt move. The shift was in P.
You need the trans in neutral and the back wheels off the ground, then it will spin freely.
Good work
I wonder why do you have to mark the drive shaft relative to the position of the transmission and the differential. They look quite symmetrical. I think they'd have some marks from the factory if the position mattered.
They are balanced from factory. Making marks just ensures it stays that way I believe. I have read people say that they didn't mark them & initial test drive was vibration free but who knows what may happen down the line, you know?
I marked mine just to make sure reinstallation went smooth & to worry less haha.
I have worked on Mercedes-Benz vehicles for 10 years, never marked a drive shaft once and never had an issue. I have also never needed to replace a flex disc either though 🤷🏼♂️
@@RothBeyondTheGrave I doubt that's an issue. For that to be true they'd have to balance not only the shaft but the whole assembly of transmission output and differential input. Only then their relative position would matter. The flex disks are also part of the assembly and would need to be balanced.
It might have to do with balancing
He never inspected the center suport bearing lol prepare to do that job again here in 15 minute after test drive .never showed how to aline your drive shafts.what i stated is the most important info to share when doing a dyi or this video is going to twist some drive shafts off.😅😂😂😂 also for the center support bearing to remove it off the drive shaft because it is stuck use a bearing puller. Since i shared this info fcp euro where s my pay check.😂😂😂😅😅😅😅
Stupid loud music (noise) unnecessary
Missing the Volvo content...
As a Volvo owner I totally agree! :)
Agree, guess there are a lot more DIYers out there working on Volvo’s then on Mercedes AMG cars 😂
@@wildgoose8803 oddly I have both. Both great cars and easy to work on. Sometime niche software tools but still loads of quick content they could do to support selling and the channel
@@StuEvans good brands, what models you have in the stable?
@@wildgoose8803 V70 2012 D5 2.4 and a E coupé 350
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Since you have to remove the exhaust I would have replaced the center bushing/bearing which will fail next. Also please stop that awful music.
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Бж плрно
i like the video but the stupid music has to go
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