Hello, I wanted to share here a short experience report, maybe it will help someone in the future who is struggling with similar problems. With my G500 (built in 2002) with 170,000 km suddenly a blow came when starting up and the engine turned up. There was no more closeness and the G drove no more forward. In addition, a rattle from the direction of the gearbox was heard. I thought at first, the distribution gearbox could be the culprit. The reason: The output shaft from the Getri ebe rotated, even if the vehicle had stood. On closer inspection, I found that the input shaft of the distribution gearbox did not rotate. By this realization, I could further narrow down the problem: It had to be the ball joint or the gearing of the homokinetic shaft. So I had the G towed away and the homokinetic shaft removed myself. Disassembly was relatively easy – you get well, without having to remove any attachments The shaft can be dipped in axis direction, which makes it relatively easy to remove. However, a housing cover was stuck in the flange of the distribution gearbox. This could not be removed completely without any damage, but with a little effort I could lever it out. Interestingly, I found water droplets in the fat. At the housing cover and at some places of the hub was rust, and the notch toothing was completely grunked away (see attached photos). That was the reason. for the problem. Apparently the ball joint in conjunction with the humidity has worn the gearing heavily. I have already ordered a new shaft, which will be installed tomorrow. Overall, the whole damage remains below 1000 euros – so really cheap compared to the exchange gearbox I irritated that the homokinetic shaft in such a way fails. Above all, without major pre-announcements. Has any of you already experienced such a thing? I don’t expect any major surprises when installing it. the new wave, but will still report whether everything works without problems. If someone has had similar experiences, I am happy about experiences.