Used Mercedes-Benz Prop Shafts

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About Prop Shafts

The Mercedes-Benz propshaft is a key part of an automatic vehicle’s transmission and is attached to the gearbox using a propshaft coupling. This coupling is usually a two-piece rubber doughnut shaped gaiter with metal bushings inside to connect the propshaft. The Mercedes-Benz propshaft can be attached to the gearbox using a variety of different fixings such as nuts and bolts or cap screws. The ends of the Mercedes-Benz propshaft can either be parallel or tapered and this will influence which fixing is used.

Mercedes-Benz propshaft failures can happen for a variety of reasons, but most common is general wear to the propshaft coupling, which can be more common in rubber couplings. If the propshaft coupling becomes damaged, this can cause excess play in the Mercedes-Benz propshaft. This play can twist the pipe.

Other things that could cause damage to the Mercedes-Benz propshaft could be caused by road hazards denting the tube of the Mercedes-Benz propshaft. It’s also possible for the Mercedes-Benz propshaft to shear in half if it has been rubbing against another part of the vehicle. This could be caused by incorrect installation of the Mercedes-Benz propshaft or nearby parts.

Mercedes-Benz trivia

• Karl Benz obviously gave his name to the company, but the Mercedes part of the name comes from the daughter of his customer and friend, Emil Jellinek. Her name was (obviously) Mercedes, and it's still surprising that her name remains so attached to the iconic car brand.
• Mercedes Benz cars have always been a big part of the Jurassic Park films, but the first movie went all out, with the stars emerging from a red Mercedes GLE Coupe before walking down the red carpet. Mercedes cars are also used throughout the film franchise.
• Karl Benz founded the famous car company. He is not only credited as the maker of the world's first practical motorcar but also has the distinction of being the first person ever issued with a driving license (local citizens kept complaining about the noise and smell of his Motorwagen, and so he needed written permission to drive it).
• The longest sedan vehicle available in today's car market is the S-Class Pullman, at a mind-boggling 6.5 metres long. Bear in mind that the average length of a sedan is only 4.7 metres!
• Mercedes are responsible for a lot of 'firsts' in their long history, including the world's first production of a diesel car. Very impressive, but it only had three wheels. Production stopped pretty quickly in the late 1950s.