Vaico V30-18002 Drive Shaft Flex Joint - Front

Drive Shaft Flex Joint for Mercedes-Benz

The Vaico V30-18002 drive shaft flex joint is a disc-style driveline coupling built for front-position applications on select Mercedes-Benz models. With precise dimensions and OE-style fitment details, it supports driveline connection integrity on 1984-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E, 300E, and 300TE applications.

Key Features

• Disc joint design for drive shaft flex coupling service
• Bolt hole circle diameter: 80 mm
• Outer diameter: 115 mm
• Inner diameter: 41 mm
• Length: 115 mm; height: 20.5 mm
• Supplementary article supplied without add-on material
• Part number: V30-18002

Fitment Details

• Fits 1986-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E, front.
• Fits 1988-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300TE, front.
• Fits 1984-1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E, front.

VAICO focuses on OE-style replacement parts for European vehicles, and the VAICO line is commonly selected for driveline service where dimensional accuracy matters. This V30-18002 flex joint is specified for front drive shaft applications and is a direct-reference option for Mercedes-Benz 190E, 300E, and 300TE driveline repair work. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE numbers 124 411 00 15 and 202 411 06 15 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn flex disc
• Clunking or shudder during acceleration or deceleration
• Cracked, hardened, or deteriorated coupling material
• Loss of smooth torque transfer between driveline components
• Service replacement for front drive shaft flex joint wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bolt circle diameter, outer diameter, inner diameter, and overall length before installation. Match the front-position application to the vehicle listed in the fitment data, and inspect adjoining driveline components for wear or misalignment before reassembly. Because this part is supplied without add-on material, confirm that all required service items are on hand before beginning the repair.

Quality Assurance

Vaico parts are built to support OE-style replacement standards for European driveline service. The V30-18002 is dimensioned for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications and is identified by part number V30-18002 for accurate ordering and catalog matching.