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May 15, 2011 | 05:06 PM

rosemper

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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?

May 17, 2011 | 04:49 PM

eclass

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From: minnesota

1999 E320, 2000 ml430

rear driveshaft hanger bearing

May 25, 2011 | 01:27 PM

rosemper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eclass

rear driveshaft hanger bearing

Thank you.
Two mechanics could not figure it out.
So, I'm off to a third with some direction.

May 27, 2011 | 08:04 PM

boltonblue

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15 AMG S63 4-matic coupe

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.

May 31, 2011 | 09:38 PM

loclark757

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1988 300E, 1994 E320, 1999 ML 320, 2002 SLK 32 AMG -SOLD-, ML 350SE -REPOSSESED-

Change the fluid in your transfer case! It takes about 1.8 quarts and is very simple then go from there...

Jun 6, 2011 | 10:27 PM

rosemper

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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 !