GL450 drive train noise
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2012 GL450
GL450 drive train noise
Looking for any help possible because my 2012 GL450 with 80K miles is causing me to go insane. I have drive train noise in what appears to be from the front drivers side wheel. It starts usually at highway around 65 mph. The pavement has to been smooth and can only be described as someone playing the drum sticks on a wooden block. I've had the wheel bearing replaced along with a the half shaft. New tires didn't help, and I have noticed when rocking the tire at the 12 & 6 position some movement. The passenger side does not exhibit that same play. There's also noise at slow speeds, like 25 mph, but the rode needs to be smooth.
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Looking for any help possible because my 2012 GL450 with 80K miles is causing me to go insane. I have drive train noise in what appears to be from the front drivers side wheel. It starts usually at highway around 65 mph. The pavement has to been smooth and can only be described as someone playing the drum sticks on a wooden block. I've had the wheel bearing replaced along with a the half shaft. New tires didn't help, and I have noticed when rocking the tire at the 12 & 6 position some movement. The passenger side does not exhibit that same play. There's also noise at slow speeds, like 25 mph, but the rode needs to be smooth.
