Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 - Repair manual and operation

10.3. Power shafts of wheels

Power shafts of back wheels

1 — the Power shaft of execution 1 2 — the Lock ring 3 — the Power shaft of execution 2 4 — the Lock level 5 — the Torx Screw	6 — the Nut of fastening of a nave 7 — the Internal hinge 8 — the Lock ring 9 — the Main transfer

Removal and CV JOINT installation and protective covers of power shafts

37a — the Power shaft 37b — the External hinge 37s — the Internal hinge 37d — a hinge Nave 37e — the Ball 37f — the Separator	37g — the Lock ring 37h — the Cover 37i — the Epiploon 37k — the Collar 37I, 37m — Protective covers

The car is set in motion by means of torque transmission from the transmission to wheels by means of two power shafts. Boots of internal hinges are made of rubber, and external — of thermoplastic (thermoplastic is steadier against external influences). Each shaft consists of three main parts: internal hinge (tripod type), directly shaft and external hinge of equal angular speeds (HEAS). The internal hinge of a shaft is fixed by means of a lock ring. External hinges of both shaft (CV JOINTS) terminate in shlitsevy shaft which enter vents of naves of driving wheels. Shaft are fixed in naves by nuts.