Mercedes M-Class W163

since 1997 release

Repair and operation of the car

Replacement of boots of hinged assemblies of power shafts

Details of installation of boots of hinged assemblies of a power shaft (any)

37 — the Power shaft 37b — the External hinge 37s — the Internal hinge 37k — the Fixing collar 37l — the Protective cover of the internal hinge 37m — the Protective cover of the external hinge 37n — the Fixing collar	37o — the Lock ring 37r — the Lock ring 37q — the Fixing collar 37r — the Fixing collar And — the Collar with a uvula In — the Collar with a flute

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Details of installation of boots of hinged assemblies of a power shaft (forward and back) are shown on an illustration to which all references which are found in the text belong. Remove the corresponding power shaft (see the Section Removal and installation of a pedal of raising of the parking brake). Release fixing collars and remove a protective cover from the corresponding hinge. In need of replacement of an internal boot it is necessary to remove the external hinge previously. By means of a suitable drift / stripper dismantle the external CV JOINT from a shaft, then remove external/external and internal boots. Installation is made upside-down, - in order to avoid damage of boots when landing to a shaft wind a shlitsevy pin of the last with an insulating tape. Without fail replace lock rings (37o and 37q).