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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML550 W166

4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor566 Torque4771 Fluid9 DTC901 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

drivetrain

CV Axle - Front Torque Specs

for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 W166 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · AWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

225 lb-ft · 305 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

94 lb-ft · 127 Nm

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Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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CV Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

56 lb-ft · 76 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

69 lb-ft · 94 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

125 lb-ft · 169 Nm

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