Drive Shaft: Removal
- 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 .
- On all models, unbolt drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket from frame floor. Remove drive shaft coupling from differential flange, and wire aside. See Figure .