What's wrong with my Mercedes?

Driveline and rear end

Drive Line Flex Disk Deterioration and Catastrophic Failure

Start with inspection and replace at first signs of wear to prevent expensive damage to transmission

Driveline and rear end

Watch for signs of impending failure

Driveline and rear end

The Differentials are very rugged. It is the associated parts that usually fail due to age and high mileage

Driveline and rear end

Driveline and rear end

Driveline and rear end

Driveline and rear end

Sign of worn part when driving over rough ground

Driveline and rear end

Knowing your rear suspension design and theory will help troubleshoot a problem

Driveline and rear end

If the axle joints are still good new boots are sometimes a good solution

Driveline and rear end

Nothing like having the right tool

Driveline and rear end

Best way to test them is out of the car on the bench

Driveline and rear end

Kent recommends just sending it out for professional repair