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1998 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL R129

5.0L V8 M119•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3743 Fluid7 DTC641 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

CV Boot - Outer Torque Specs

for 1998 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 5.0L V8 M119 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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