Cheap Mercedes-Benz CLK CV Joints
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What to check when buying a used Mercedes-Benz CLK cv joints
A used cv joints that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Mercedes CLK CV joints exist, or is it rear-wheel drive?
The CLK is rear-wheel drive, so it does not have front CV joints in the conventional sense used on front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicles. However, the CLK does use CV joints within its rear driveshafts (half-shafts), as the independent rear suspension setup requires constant-velocity joints to deliver drive to each rear wheel. If you are looking for front driveshaft CV joints of the type found on a front-wheel-drive car, the CLK never had those, but if your issue is with the rear driveshaft, a used CV joint or driveshaft assembly from a breaker is the right part to be searching for.
Will a CV joint from a W208 CLK fit a W209 CLK?
The CLK ran across two generations: the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009), and these are substantially different platforms with different rear suspension and driveshaft designs. A CV joint or driveshaft from a W208 is very unlikely to directly fit a W209, and you should not assume interchangeability across this generational boundary. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can confirm the correct part against your specific car.
Does the year of my W209 CLK matter when buying a used CV joint – will a 2003 part fit a 2007 car?
Within the W209 generation (2002–2009) the driveshaft and CV joint design is generally consistent, but engine size can influence the driveshaft specification as larger, more powerful engines may use heavier-duty components. The W209 received a facelift in 2005, though this primarily affected styling rather than drivetrain components. Confirm the engine variant on your car with the breaker against your registration to be sure you are getting a matched part.
Does the trim level – Elegance, Avantgarde, or AMG – affect which CV joint I need?
Trim level alone does not determine which CV joint or driveshaft you need, so being an Elegance rather than an Avantgarde makes no direct difference to the driveshaft specification. What does matter is the engine size – for example, a CLK 500 or CLK 55 AMG may use a different, more heavy-duty driveshaft than a CLK 200 or CLK 220 CDI. Focus on matching the engine code and generation rather than the trim name when sourcing a used CV joint from a breaker.
Does it matter whether I need the nearside or offside CV joint on a Mercedes CLK?
Yes, side absolutely matters – nearside (left, passenger side) and offside (right, driver side) driveshafts are not interchangeable, and you must specify the correct side when contacting a breaker. On some models the two sides can also differ in length, so fitting the wrong side is not an option. Always confirm NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote.
Can I use a CLK CV joint from a C-Class or E-Class on my CLK?
The CLK shares its W208 platform with elements of the W202/W210 and its W209 platform with the W203/W211, so there is some parts commonality across the Mercedes range, but driveshaft and CV joint fitment is not guaranteed to cross over between models. Engine size, output, and exact suspension geometry all influence the driveshaft specification, meaning a part from a C-Class or E-Class may or may not be compatible with your CLK. Ask the breaker to cross-reference the part number against your registration rather than assuming platform sharing guarantees a direct fit.