How to replace CV AXLE on GL450 (2006-2012)

Dealer quotes over $4,000.00. Do it yourself for $100.00.
CV AXLE $89.99/ AXLE NUT SOCKET $19.99
#cvaxle #repair #gl450 #diy

[@davesitarski2310]

Nice video. Mentioning the little things really helps. Thanks I’m saving your video for future references

[@samy.4715]

Thank you very much for the video! I watched 3 times and ordered CV Axle and 36mm nut socket for my ML350. I am ready to replace the axle by following your video.

[@texas_tv7541]

Hope you get it fixed easy!

[@LokosLhry]

For your safety always secure car with triangle stand under chassis next to jack, never trust jack itself, I couldn't see one on video, maybe it was there somewhere, stay safe, thx for video.

[@hyhy45555]

Thank you for the video never trust a hydraulic Jack always put this tire underneath the car as a last result if your Jack fails I also use a car ramp as well you can Never be too safe

[@torontoonline]

Absolutely. I can never forget keeping the wheel under the car saved my life once.

[@Dadyyll]

Great video bro, it will definitely help me! I’m about to do the same on my GLE w166 2017

[@texas_tv7541]

Thanks!! Good luck! Brother!

[@Dadyyll]

@@texas_tv7541🙏🏽

[@XynGG]

Nice straight forward video! Keep up the good work

[@texas_tv7541]

Appreciate it!

[@rogerbryan444]

Thank you very much for the video. Do I need to do the alignment after changing the CV axle?

[@texas_tv7541]

Hey! They recommend to do it but I didn't do it anyway. lol

[@Nez-bi8nu]

I have a GL 550 that needs the rear cv axle changed. Do you have video for that? I'm stuck with removal techniques after removing the 36mm nut.

[@caroundholger504]

Good Job, i have one question. Is it the same work in both sides, or is it at the Driver site more difficult? Greetings

[@5000RR]

im doing this on w164 and the diff rebuild,do u need to lube axle end?

[@tmajek]

Which brand of aftermarket axle shaft did you buy and how long are you hoping it will last? The cheap ones tend to fail at less than 10,000 miles in my experience and the Mercedes original is over $900. Good video nonetheless. Hope your new axle shaft lasts. I plan to repack mine with grease if the joint is in good shape as I still have the Benz original but the boot has a small tear (lots of grease still inside).

[@texas_tv7541]

It is API product. Their review is pretty decent. I will see how long this will last especially I'm about to go off-roading with it. 😆

[@MD-ru6iu]

My car needs to replace a drivers cv axle, car shop is asking for 1000$ total price part and job. Should I keep searching for other place to get it fixed ?

[@kakashi_copyninja7]

Hey, How is this axle holding up?

[@mehagel65]

After the repair did you have any fluid leak from the transmission. I did the same repair and now I have fluid coming out.

[@texas_tv7541]

Mine has no issue at all so far.

[@mehagel65]

@@texas_tv7541 Thanks

[@ChrisTwoferOne]

So API product is 👍🏿?

[@texas_tv7541]

@@ChrisTwoferOne I would say so. I put about 5000 miles so far, no issues at all.

[@StonebrookRecords]

Is it the same for driver side?

[@commodoreras]

Nice video, very good insight about the job. So how is it holding up so far after a year later? Any issues with the aftermarket axle? Also I have a question about how you seated the outer part to the hub? Did it require any pressing or hammering? I highly doubt that you hammered a new axle but did not see that part in the video. I can see you pushed it hard to get in to the differential but not to the wheel hub.

[@mikimiki195]

I just started hearing clicking noise but no shaking yet

[@CuongPhan-mm6qc]

Hi, My car is GL450 X166, can you give me the web size you bought your CV Axle? thank you so much

[@roo2dee2]

Did you have to bleed the air from the suspension beforehand?

[@texas_tv7541]

No, I didn't need to do that.

[@kavindugilshan]

I have a ML350 2009 . When i turn the steering wheel all the way to right and move forward i feel vibration . And on high speeds also feel the vibration on gas padel. but less than when the steering wheel turned. Can it be the CV joint ?? All the wheel bearings are good .

[@brarautorepairs]

Vibration can come from the tire, wheel, CV axle, and front transaxle. First step would be to check if you have any play in the front CV axles (up and down). Mercedes is the first car I've experienced vibration from a bad CV axle but it didn't have much play or clicked when turned. Also the front differential needs to be filled with new oil after replacing the CV axle. I noticed in the video that nothing came out of the axle housing which may indicate a low level

[@Evrenthewrencher]

Got a 2012 gl450 for costomer its esier to replace it than finding torque specs on that axel nut in usa.

[@brarautorepairs]

It is 380 nm. Alternatively you can torque is to 180 lbs and go ahead 90 degrees. I couldn't get it to the torque spec because my full body weight isn't enough so you just have to get it tight as possible. Drive it through a few figure Ss in a parking lot, loosen the nut and retorque it. Ask the customer to come back a week later to check because it can still back off unless you get it super tight. Applying some grease or motor oil will lower the amount of torque required.

[@EddieGarcia-hm6pl]

Bro, next time, use jack stands for ur safety and ur life

[@texas_tv7541]

@@EddieGarcia-hm6pl Yes sir!

[@euikunjung]

Ready to roll with GL? 😆

[@texas_tv7541]

Let's get it!

[@EddieGarcia-hm6pl]

That's not a breaker bar. lol u still using ratchet with leverage bar😅😅😅