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Drive Shaft: Removal

  1. Remove exhaust system and shielding from vehicle as necessary. On E300, E320, E420, S320, S350, S420 and S500, loosen drive shaft clamping nut using 46-mm Open-End Wrench (126 589 00 01 00). See Figure.
  2. On all models, unbolt drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket from frame floor. Remove drive shaft coupling from differential flange, and wire aside. See Figure.