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Garry

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Universal Joints.
« on: February 19, 2013, 12:33:41 »
A question from a local MB Pagoda owner.

Funny how a long trip makes you think about these things!, noticed online that these units are available "but may need special mercedes tools". Anybody had experience with these? Also are the centre and back ones the same?
« Last Edit: February 19, 2013, 12:39:18 by Garry »
Garry Marks
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Re: Universal Joints.
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2013, 13:53:12 »
Garry,

I have a spare driveshaft that I plan to use when i temporarily remove my ZF box to make some repairs on it. As you know, the shaft used with the std box is longer than the one used with the ZF. I replaced the universals on this spare driveshaft. I did need to use a hydraulic press and an arbor to remove and replace the joints. They are the same and it was not an especially tough job with the press. I can see where this would be somewhat difficult though w/o the hydraulic press. Hope this helps--George

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Re: Universal Joints.
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2013, 15:25:28 »
Garry,

http://www.driveshafts.com/pages/mercedes_ujoint.html

I have Driveline of Portland's driveshaft on my car...they provide a good explanation here.
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Re: Universal Joints.
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2013, 22:23:05 »
Thanks Guys,

I will pass that info on.

Garry
Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric