Drive Shaft Vibration Question
11-30-2008, 09:40 PM
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'01 CLK 430
Drive Shaft Vibration Question
hi im new to this whole mercedes benz forum stuff.... im a new owner of a 2001 clk 430 and i feel vibration in the rear when i shift from 1st gear to 2nd gear but after that i dont feel it when shifting into other gears. can anyone please explain why this might be happening? thanks to all who reply
12-01-2008, 10:10 AM
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The drive shaft has a flex disc on either end. I would check them for cracks, pieces missing or broken bolts. I saw a cracked flex disc on an E320 and it caused vibration under light load at 35-38 mph.
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