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Old May 18, 2018 | 05:56 PM
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ML320 Vibrates on slow turning.

Hello I am new member to this website, but have used this these forums to help fix my ML320. I am having an issue with my car when i am slow turning left or right. Its more severe on the left side of the vehicle. Reading previous forums, i changed out the CV joints both sides, Inner/outer tie rods both sides and replaced the rubber bushings. My lower ball joints has no signs of wear and have done the 6/12 and 3/9 wiggles and seams pretty solid. I still need to replace my rear upper control arms and break/rotor soon, but i dont think that has anything to do with the rattling and vibrations. Does anyone else have any suggestions?
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Old May 19, 2018 | 03:17 AM
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98-99 ML's always had an issue with the Transfer Case ratio. Start by changing the T-case fluid

Buy 2 qts. of any fluid listed and pump in 1 1/2 qts. capacity used.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 01:23 PM
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[QUOTE=Maj. Dundee;7457744]
98-99 ML's always had an issue with the Transfer Case ratio. Start by changing the T-case fluid

Buy 2 qts. of any fluid listed and pump in 1 1/2 qts. capacity used.[/QUOTE

So i changed the Transfer Case fluid and differential fluid and i am still getting the rough, vibrating when slow turning. Cars runs a lot smoother though after the fluid changes, but still has the same issue.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 02:50 PM
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So i changed the Transfer Case fluid and differential fluid and i am still getting the rough, vibrating when slow turning. Cars runs a lot smoother though after the fluid changes, but still has the same issue.

Then you have to get a new or used one or live with it.
Post your full vin # and I will supply you with the part number.


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Old May 22, 2018 | 05:20 PM
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Will there by any major consequences if I just let it be and not repair or replace the transfer case? I’m sure that part is expensive and I am not sure how to do that myself. I’ve seen videos but looks too complicated for my knowledge.
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Old May 23, 2018 | 03:34 AM
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I'm assuming that you recently bought this truck and you bought it with this problem.

You didn't post your vin number, but as you can see the T-case has been replaced twice.

Any repair requires a lift, so you had better seek professional help.
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Old May 23, 2018 | 06:12 PM
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Here is my Vin# 4JGAB54E9XA069433
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Old May 24, 2018 | 12:09 AM
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Here is my Vin# 4JGAB54E9XA069433

Here is the T-case according to your vin #.
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