Where is the rear differential on a Mercedes Benz?
Locate the rear differential at the rear of the vehicle. Locate the oil drain screw at the bottom of the rear axle assembly. Remove the screw. Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil.
How often should you change the differential fluid on a Mercedes Benz?
That’s why we recommend that you should consider replacing the rear differential oil on your Mercedes-Benz every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. The cost to replace the differential fluid is under $50 if you purchase oil and tools online.
How much does it cost to replace rear differential?
The cost of replacing a rear differential depends on the degree of the repairs that need to be done. Just a few parts to replace will cost significantly less than lots of parts to replace. This could run the bill up from the $200-$400 range to $600-$800. Replacing the rear differential entirely costs a whole lot.
What does it mean when your rear differential is Howling?
Rear Differential Noise – if you hear howling from the rear of your truck or SUV when you’re driving, it’s possible it’s rear differential noise. It can change in pitch as well as come and go depending on the severity of the issue and load on the diff.
Locate the rear differential at the rear of the vehicle. Locate the oil drain screw at the bottom of the rear axle assembly. Remove the screw. Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil.
That’s why we recommend that you should consider replacing the rear differential oil on your Mercedes-Benz every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. The cost to replace the differential fluid is under $50 if you purchase oil and tools online.
The cost of replacing a rear differential depends on the degree of the repairs that need to be done. Just a few parts to replace will cost significantly less than lots of parts to replace. This could run the bill up from the $200-$400 range to $600-$800. Replacing the rear differential entirely costs a whole lot.
Where to drain differential oil in Mercedes Benz?
Drain the differential oil. If the car was in use right before you started to change the differential oil be careful as the fluid may be hot. Locate the oil filler screw. It should be right above the oil drain screw you removed in the previous step. Remove this screw.