[revken]

Thank you for the quick reply doni01. What is interesting is that the wis instructions that I came across after I got stuck (who needs directions?) doesn’t call for removing any axles. I will keep working at it and update if I learn anything interesting.

 

[revken]

Oh Wow! That driver side cv shaft was a true pain. I was starting to wonder if I could get it to separate from the intermediate shaft. I have been soaking it in PB blaster for over a week but it wasn’t till I put some heat on it and gave a couple of stout hits with a long punch and a 3lb hammer that she finally separated. Was nervous about damaging the shaft bearing or the pan but I guess she needed some stern persuasion. The passenger side shaft came easy. With that shafts out of the way there should be plenary of room to swap the mounts where previously I don’t think there was enough room like the video said.

 

[EasyPhil]

Hello, having trouble with replacing the motor mounts on 2010 S550 4matic. The video below insists that you must remove the cv axles to get enough clearance for raising the engine to put the new mounts in. However, not seeing anyone mention that anywhere else. I’m having issues removing said axles and wanted to confirm if removing the cv axles is necessary for replacing engine mounts on 4matic s550. Link below if interested.

Nonsense, just follow the WIS procedure. My experience with these youtube "how to's" is that they either don't have access to the official WIS procedures and just don't follow them resulting in the removal of things you don't need to.

 

[EasyPhil]

Oh Wow! That driver side cv shaft was a true pain. I was starting to wonder if I could get it to separate from the intermediate shaft. I have been soaking it in PB blaster for over a week but it wasn’t till I put some heat on it and gave a couple of stout hits with a long punch and a 3lb hammer that she finally separated. Was nervous about damaging the shaft bearing or the pan but I guess she needed some stern persuasion. The passenger side shaft came easy. With that shafts out of the way there should be plenary of room to swap the mounts where previously I don’t think there was enough room like the video said.

You did work you didn't have to do. I know because I've done this job.

 

[Tubers]

Nonsense, just follow the WIS procedure. My experience with these youtube "how to's" is that they either don't have access to the official WIS procedures and just don't follow them resulting in the removal of things you don't need to.

Have to say, sometimes the WIS seems to have you doing unnecessary work ... until you actually do the work and realize it's the fastest, most-reliable way to get the job done. An example would draining the coolant and removing the upper radiator hose and fan to remove the alternator. The same thing with torque specs. If you follow them things are much more predictable and you won't go repairing the same problem twice.