Front prop shaft for 2008-2018 Mercedes 4MATIC C, E, CLS, GLK and S-Class AWD models. Replaces 2044106701, 2044102601 and Dorman 938-241.
This is the front propeller shaft that carries power from the transfer case to the front differential on Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC cars of the W204, W212, W221, X204 and C218 generations. It replaces Mercedes 2044106701, 2214101701, 2044101801 and 2044102601, and cross-references to Dorman 938-241.
Listed fitment, AWD only: 2008-2009 C230, 2010-2012 C250, 2008-2014 C300, 2008-2015 C350, 2009-2010 CL550, 2014-2018 CLS63 AMG, 2012-2016 E300, 2010-2016 E350, 2010-2011 E550, 2014-2016 E63 AMG and E63 AMG S, 2009-2015 GLK350, 2008-2011 S450, 2007-2011 S550, and 2014-2017 S63 AMG. Rear-wheel-drive versions of these cars do not have a front shaft.
The front shaft on these cars runs close to the oil pan and exhaust, and its joints and boots wear out. Typical complaints are a clunk or knock from the front on take-off, a vibration at highway speed, or grease flung around from a split boot. It is a common find on higher-mileage C300 and E350 4MATIC cars.
Bench notes: the shaft is balanced as an assembly. Mark the flange indexing before removal, replace any bolts the factory lists as one-time use, and inspect the front differential input seal while the shaft is out.
| Replaces | Mercedes 2044106701, 2214101701, 2044101801, 2044102601; Dorman 938-241 |
| Listed fitment | 2008-2018 C230, C250, C300, C350, CL550, CLS63 AMG, E300, E350, E550, E63 AMG, GLK350, S450, S550, S63 AMG; 4MATIC AWD only |
| Position | Front |
| Material | Steel, painted |
| Weight | 10.6 lb |
