How to replace the front axle?

2007 MERCEDES BENZ E500
140,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1
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Need to replace the front left axle on this vehicle listed above E550 not E500.
Feb 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM
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KASEKENNY
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No problem. Please see the attached info from the manual. It is not incredibly detailed, but this is typical for MB.

However, here is a general guide that will help with this as it will have good info:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Please see the attached info including the part numbers in case you need this as well.

Thanks
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Feb 27, 2022 at 6:59 PM
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