Mercedes-Benz ML CV Joints Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz ML cv joints
Used cv jointss vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Mercedes ML CV joints exist, or is it a different part I should be searching for?
Yes, CV joints genuinely exist on the Mercedes ML because it is a four-wheel-drive vehicle — all generations use front CV joints as part of the front driveshaft assembly to transmit drive to the front wheels while allowing steering movement. The ML also has rear CV joints on the rear driveshaft outputs, so there are CV joints at both axles. When searching, you may also see these listed by breakers as driveshaft joints or articulated joints, so it is worth using all those terms when requesting quotes.
Will a CV joint from a W163 ML fit a W164 ML?
The W163 ran from 1998 to 2005 and the W164 ran from 2005 to 2011, and these are entirely different generations with redesigned front and rear suspension and driveshaft assemblies, so the CV joints are not the same part. You must not cross these generations — always source a CV joint that matches your own generation. Confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration to be certain.
Does my ML's engine size affect which CV joint I need?
On the Mercedes ML, engine size can influence the driveshaft and CV joint specification because higher-torque engines — particularly the larger diesels and V8 petrol variants — may use heavier-duty joints rated for greater torque loads. It is therefore important to tell the breaker both your generation and your engine size, not just the model name. Never assume a joint from a lower-powered variant will be adequate for a higher-powered one.
Does trim level affect which CV joint I need — for example, does it matter if I have an ML270 versus an ML350?
The trim or badging itself does not determine the CV joint — what actually matters is the engine fitted, the generation (W163, W164, or W166), and which axle position (front or rear, nearside or offside) you need the joint for. An ML270 CDI and an ML350 of the same generation will require different joints because they have different engines producing different torque outputs, but that follows from the engine, not the badge. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can match the correct specification.
Will a CV joint from a pre-facelift W164 ML fit a post-facelift W164 ML?
The W164 received a facelift around 2008 which was primarily cosmetic, covering the front bumper and interior trim rather than the drivetrain. In most cases the CV joint specification remained the same across the W164 facelift, but to be safe you should confirm with the breaker against your registration that the part number matches your specific build date. Running gear like CV joints generally carries across within a generation, but the breaker can verify this definitively.
I need a CV joint for my W166 ML — does it matter whether it is nearside or offside?
Yes, side absolutely matters for CV joints — nearside (NS) is the left side of the vehicle as you sit in it, and offside (OS) is the right, and the joints are handed on the ML. Always specify clearly whether you need the NS or OS joint, and also whether you need the front or rear, when requesting a quote from the breaker. Getting the wrong side is a common and avoidable mistake, so double-check on the vehicle before ordering.