This is the outer axle boot from the brand CORALS (A1000011), made of high-strength rubber alloy, designed for the rear axle shafts of the legendary E Series W210 Chassis (1995-2003) vehicles known as "Cat Eye" by Mercedes-Benz. It retains the vital grease inside the axle head (joint) that transfers the massive torque of the heavy W210 chassis to the wheel. It serves as the number one line of defense against mud, water, and abrasive dust that can enter the axle joint. Replacing your old boot, which may have cracked or torn due to years of wear, with this flexible and tear-resistant boot extends the lifespan of your W210's suspension components.
- Vital Mechanical Protection: Driving at highway speeds with a torn boot can lead to sand entering the axle joint, causing the complete rear axle shaft, worth thousands of lira, to lock up and break apart. This new boot prevents that massive expense at a very low cost.
- Maximum Flexibility: It is produced with a special rubber formula that adapts to the comfort-oriented, cotton-like suspension flexes of the W210 and the vertical wheel collapses over bumps and dips without cracking.
- Leak-Proof Tolerance: It fits millimetrically to the axle shaft's groove and the diameter of the axle head; it prevents grease from leaking out due to centrifugal force on bumpy roads.
- Heat and Chemical Resistance: It is fully resistant to the abrasive salt spread on roads in winter, the heat reflected from scorching asphalt in summer, and the structure of the molybdenum grease inside.
Technical Details
| Brand |
CORALS (High-Quality Imported Equivalent) |
| Product Code |
A1000011 |
| Installation Location |
Rear Axle Shaft - ONLY Outer (Wheel) Side |
| Compatibility |
W210 Chassis (1995-2003 Standard Rear-Wheel Drive Models) |
| Material |
Oil and Heat Resistant Industrial Rubber |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
My inner axle boot is torn, can I buy this and install it on the inner side (differential side)? **ABSOLUTELY NOT.** The head sizes, diameters, and working flexibilities of the "Inner" joint connected to the differential and the "Outer" joint connected to the wheel are different. This product is only suitable for the outer (wheel) side. You need to order a different boot for the inner side.
My boot is torn but I don't hear a "click-click" sound from the car yet, can I manage with it? If you do not hear a "click-click-click" noise from the rear wheels during turns, it means your axle head has not been damaged yet, and you are lucky. However, if you continue to drive with a torn boot, the grease inside will be thrown out due to centrifugal force, and water and sand will fill in; soon your axle head will break apart due to excessive friction. Replacing the boot is a small expense, while replacing the entire axle is a serious budget. You should renew it without delay.
The boot behind my front wheel is torn, will this fit? W210 chassis vehicles (except for 4MATIC versions) are rear-wheel drive, and there is no axle shaft or axle boot on the front wheels. The part you see torn on your front wheel is likely the "Steering Rack Boot." This part belongs to the main drive (axle) shaft at the center of your vehicle's rear wheels.
