I have a 87 300E. I need to replace the u-joint on the drive shaft. Does anyone know if the u-joint caps are just pressed into the drive shaft yoke? It looks like there are some indents in the yoke that hold the u-joint caps in place. Also does anyone know what size Torx is used to remove the half shaft bolt at the differential? I'm assuming they are Torx type bolts. Finally does anyone know what size socket is used to remove the pinion shaft - drive shaft mount?

As you might have guessed, I need to do a little work on the drive shaft and the differential is leaking fluid. I thought it makes sense to address it all at once.

Thanks,

Jim

 

There are no U-Joints. There flex Joints.