GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

Bad CV or bad axle spline?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 3, 2015 | 08:43 PM
  #1  
BenzHausNC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
GL320, SLK350
Bad CV or bad axle spline?

2007 GL320 98000 miles.

Recently, under moderate to strong acceleration in first gear, I am hearing some "thunking" like something is slipping, on the drivers side front. The Traction Control kicks in a little and it feels like something is slipping.

I can do a recording of it if needed. I am hoping it is not the axle spline.

Anyone have something similar like this happen? I tried to search but did not find anything that was related.

Thank you in advance for any response!
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2015 | 09:52 AM
  #2  
KrustyKustom's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 421
Likes: 57
2021 V167
Bad sound

I hate to bring it up but that may be a bad transfer case. There is a chain in there that has a tensioner, if it slips it can make that hard jerking and metal popping sound.
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2015 | 09:48 PM
  #3  
BenzHausNC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
GL320, SLK350
Originally Posted by KrustyKustom
I hate to bring it up but that may be a bad transfer case. There is a chain in there that has a tensioner, if it slips it can make that hard jerking and metal popping sound.
YIKES!!! Would that sound only happen on the drivers side? Not so much "metal" more thinking.. Yes yes I know... your definition may be different. ugh....

Still you have my attention...... Could I drain the transfer case to see if there are the dreaded metal shavings?
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2015 | 11:28 PM
  #4  
KrustyKustom's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 421
Likes: 57
2021 V167
Transfer Case

Dont forget the front driveshaft is more on the drivers side. The transfer case only holds like a quart, I would drain er down and examine the fluid. Make sure you refill with ATF 134.

I am no expert but have seen what you describe....

Have you ever changed the transfer case fluid?
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:06 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE