Mercedes M-Class W163

since 1997 release

Repair and operation of the car



Mercedes W163
+ Mercedes-Benz cars of a class M (W163)
+ Governing bodies and methods of safe operation
+ Current leaving and service
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating and air conditioner
+ A power supply system and production of the fulfilled gases
+ Systems of electric equipment of the engine
+ Manual box of gear shifting
+ Automatic transmission
- Transmission line
   + Coupling
   + Driveshafts
   - Power shafts
      Removal and installation of a rotary fist, replacement of a spherical support
      Removal and installation of a flange of a forward power shaft and two-row radial-stop ball bearing of a forward nave
      Removal and installation of back stupichny assembly, replacement of a spherical support
      Removal and installation of a flange of a back power shaft and two-row radial-stop ball bearing of a back nave
      Removal and installation of power shafts
      Replacement of boots of hinged assemblies of power shafts
   + Transfer case and differentials
+ Brake and auxiliary systems
+ Suspension bracket and steering
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment


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

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the corresponding power shaft (see the Section Removal and installation of a pedal of raising of the parking brake).
  3. 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.

  1. By means of a suitable drift / stripper dismantle the external CV JOINT from a shaft, then remove external/external and internal boots.
  2. 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).