Removing the cardan shaft Sequence of work 1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Remove the lower engine protection. 3. In order not to disturb the balance of the cardan shaft during reassembly,...
Purpose of the differential The differential ensures that the right and left drive wheels roll with different speeds when turning the car and when driving on rough roads. The differential transmits...
Checking the oil level in the differential The differential can also lose oil due to leaks. If traces of oil are regularly found in the parking place of the car, be sure to check its level in the differential. If...
Rear wheel drive shafts — general description The rear wheel drive shafts, enclosed in a common crankcase, enter the rear drive axle. They serve to transmit torque to the wheels. When the car is moving, the shafts...
Noises in the rear wheel drive shafts The drive of each wheel consists of shafts and two hinges of equal angular speeds. Hinges are fairly reliable components, but contamination can still lead to premature...
Matic all-wheel drive system The all-wheel drive version was also in the previous generation of the E-class. For the new model, Mercedes engineers were able to present a modern development, which...