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viktorsr · 03-13-2009, 02:35 PM

Hi ! Can anyone help with sprinter's rear axle changing? A'm should change rear axle ASAP, but cannot find any with same aspect ratio. My axle is 38:11 local dismantler got one with 35:8 ratio. If i change to it,how it affect van? Thanks!

Star automotive solutions · 03-16-2009, 08:55 AM

it will have an effect, not only will the gearing be different, the axle ratio is set in the ecu, so this will need to be reset, hope this helps

viktorsr · 03-20-2009, 03:59 PM

Thanks for replay!

Is ECU correction need for older sprinters too? I have 210D kasten

euro II 312D · 11-19-2009, 09:13 PM

there are no ecu`s on older sprinters Electronic command unit or something like that means its a computer i have an almost 100% mechanical sprinter, with no ecu they dont have a crankwheel speed sensor, but if you change ratios, it would be like another car for you, depending on changes it can accelerate empty like a sport car but wouldnt have any cargo in it.