Cardan shaft and axle shafts of the car Mercedes 190 (W201)

Technical data
Main gear Type - Unsprung, body-mounted, mounted on the rear suspension transverse beam Half shafts Type - Steel shafts with constant velocity joints on each side Cardan...

Basic information
The driveline transmits torque from the gearbox to the rear axle. The two-element driveline is connected in front to the central bearing by a sliding fork. The sliding...

Final drive — draining and filling with oil
1. This operation is carried out faster and more efficiently immediately after a trip in which the main gear warms up to normal operating temperature. 2. Park the...

Main gear — removal and installation
Note: New rear driveline nuts, axle shaft pivot bolts, and final drive support bolt nuts are required for installation. Removing 1. Place wedges under the front wheels....

Final drive oil seals — replacement
Replacing the final drive oil seals is a complex task that requires partial disassembly of the final drive. Therefore, this work should be carried out at a Mercedes-Benz...

Half shafts — removal and installation
Note: A new axle shaft nut and bolts will be required for installation. Removing 1. Remove wheel trim/hub cap (whatever is installed), and using a hammer and a chisel...

Protective covers of semiaxes — replacement
1. Remove the axle shafts as described in paragraph 5 . 2. Clean the axle shaft and secure it in a vise. 3. Pry off the sealing cover from the end of the inner CV joint...

Cardan transmission — removal and installation
Note: New front and rear propshaft coupling nuts will be required for installation. Removing 1. Place wedges under the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the car and...

Rubber driveline couplings — check and replace
Examination 1. Apply the parking brake, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands (see " Vehicle lifting and jacking up "). 2. Carefully check...

Driveshaft Support Bearing — Check and Replace
Examination 1. Wear in the support bearing will cause noise and vibration when the vehicle is moving. It is best to check the bearing with the driveshaft removed ( see...

Cardan joint — check and replacement
Examination 1. Wear in the universal joint is characterized by vibration in the transmission, noise during acceleration, and metallic squeaking and annoying sounds when...