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Old 05-15-2011 | 05:06 PM
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Question ML320 - grinding noise

I hear a screeching noise when I hit 40km/hr but then it decreases as my speed increases, but then pops up again. It's getting louder and louder.
We thought it was the differential fluids, but not.
Anybody got any ideas?
Old 05-17-2011 | 04:49 PM
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rear driveshaft hanger bearing
Old 05-25-2011 | 01:27 PM
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rear driveshaft hanger bearing
Thank you.
Two mechanics could not figure it out.
So, I'm off to a third with some direction.
Old 05-27-2011 | 08:04 PM
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if they couldn't figure that one out you're going to the wrong mechanics.
it's a common ML trait. i have it done 3 times.
Old 05-31-2011 | 09:38 PM
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Change the fluid in your transfer case! It takes about 1.8 quarts and is very simple then go from there...
Old 06-06-2011 | 10:27 PM
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No, neither mechanic could figure it out, and both wanted to send me to transmission places. I was afraid to do that because I could just picture being told that I would have to take it all apart and cost a fortune ! Luckily, it was the rear driveshaft hanger bearing. Thanks for all your help everyone ! You saved me a lot of time, money and frustration !
Old 10-05-2011 | 02:11 AM
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I wonder if this is the issue I'm having also.
It only screeches when you accelerate right?
Old 10-12-2011 | 07:54 PM
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Rear Drive shaft hanger bearing? Where is this located?

I havn't gotten the factory manual yet!
Old 10-13-2011 | 05:33 PM
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Its gotta be from the rear end for sure! Im working on so much other stuff that the other sounds are masking it...
Old 10-13-2011 | 05:45 PM
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This it!!!

Old 10-13-2011 | 05:46 PM
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Apparently the bearings wear out!
Old 04-10-2012 | 01:29 PM
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Apparently the bearings wear out!
So that was it for you too ? So glad to have this forum !

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