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2000 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL R129

6.0L V12 M120•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4678 Fluid7 DTC675 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

CV Axles - Front Pair Torque Specs

for 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 6.0L V12 M120 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

243 lb-ft · 329 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

101 lb-ft · 137 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

61 lb-ft · 82 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

61 lb-ft · 83 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

34 lb-ft · 46 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

135 lb-ft · 183 Nm

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