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Slight Jerk When Shifting from D or R to N – W212 E250 Diesel 2014
Hi all,

I’m experiencing a slight but noticeable jerk/jolt in my 2014 Mercedes W212 E250 CDI (Diesel) when shifting the gear from D (Drive) or R (Reverse) into N (Neutral).

To clarify:
  • There is no jerk when shifting from P to N, N to D, or N to R.
  • The jerk only happens when coming from D or R into N.

Here’s what I’ve already done:
  • Engine mounts and transmission mount replaced
  • Transmission fluid and filter changed


Despite that, the issue remains. The car otherwise drives fine, shifts smoothly in all gears, and there are no fault codes.

Has anyone else experienced this or have any idea what could be causing it? Is it normal for this model or a sign of something deeper?

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Spruze
Hi all,

I’m experiencing a slight but noticeable jerk/jolt in my 2014 Mercedes W212 E250 CDI (Diesel) when shifting the gear from D (Drive) or R (Reverse) into N (Neutral).

To clarify:
  • There is no jerk when shifting from P to N, N to D, or N to R.
  • The jerk only happens when coming from D or R into N.

Here’s what I’ve already done:
  • Engine mounts and transmission mount replaced
  • Transmission fluid and filter changed


Despite that, the issue remains. The car otherwise drives fine, shifts smoothly in all gears, and there are no fault codes.

Has anyone else experienced this or have any idea what could be causing it? Is it normal for this model or a sign of something deeper?

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!
The mounts were a great 1st step!
Inspect/Replace the center bearing on your prop.shaft.
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What was the color of the new tranny fluid ?
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
The mounts were a great 1st step!
Inspect/Replace the center bearing on your prop.shaft.
I did some more testing and noticed that the same jerk also happens when shifting directly from D or R into P, just like it does from D/R into N. So basically, any time I shift out of D or R, I feel that slight jolt.

Just to reiterate, there’s still no jerk when going from P to N, or N to D/R — only when coming from D or R.
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Originally Posted by S-Prihadi
What was the color of the new tranny fluid ?
Blue color 236.15 as mine is 7Gtronic+
and the jerk was there even before the replacement of fluid
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this is a RWD, not a 4Matic right?
Tranny & mounts have been serviced.


Going down the line:
Inspect drive shaft
rear differential flange bearing freeplay
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
this is a RWD, not a 4Matic right?
Tranny & mounts have been serviced.


Going down the line:
Inspect drive shaft
rear differential flange bearing freeplay
Yes it’s a RWD, sorry I forgot to mention that.
Why is jerk prominently only when disengaging the gear?
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Yes it’s a RWD, sorry I forgot to mention that.

Why is jerk prominently only when disengaging the gear?
When disengaging tells me intermediate shaft bearing. It gets torqued up to bang on chassis floor.

Go under the car safely to find out exactly what it is then it will make perfect sense.
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Just curious, did you press brake PEDAL and have the car into a complete stop when going from R or D into N ?
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Just curious, did you press brake PEDAL and have the car into a complete stop when going from R or D into N ?
Yes obviously, sorry for late reply was too busy with work.
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