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16 years ago
rear axle half shaft question
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16 years ago
Yep... there is also a large nut on the back that required a special socket to remove along with removal of the half shaft.
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16 years ago
Any idea where I could get more info on this and that special socket?
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16 years ago
You will need to replace the rear wheel bearings....
Not a do-it-in-your-driveway repair.
The 13mm bolt you removed from the center only holds the axle shaft in.
The special tools and a press are needed.
Here is the tool for the inner nut:
Go here:
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16 years ago
The wheel hub is very difficult to replace (as explained by Karl). Try to replace it WITH the carrier instead. That is, the hub, bearing, and the housing all together. Find a good used one from a recycler.
It is still lots of steps to do, but work> 1984 Mercedes 500 SEL Euro. The wheel hub on one of the rear wheels