SLK32 AMG (R170) 2001 - 2004: Discuss the SLK32 AMG.

Close to finding loud thunk! rear diff support

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jan 11, 2022 | 05:19 PM
  #1  
om6424u's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 41
Likes: 5
GL350
Close to finding loud thunk! rear diff support

So while accelerating I hear a loud thunk on my 2003 slk32
Took it to 3 shops they all think its top related or cant figure it out with a huge teardown

I have refreshed the Trans mount the Driveshaft flex disk and am ready to go to the rear and a wise MB guy said hey did you do the

Mercedes-Benz Differential Mount Kit

I was like no

Hes like did you check the

Corteco Subframe Mounting Kit; Rear of Rear Subframe

I was like no then hes like what about

Mercedes Differential Mount - Meyle


So lol lets say you were gonna try one of the above which one would you do first! its the passenger rear and its a popping sound with going forward and when going over driveways.

mbworld choose my destiny! :0


Reply
Old May 6, 2022 | 01:07 AM
  #2  
Insty Gator's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: San Diego CA 92117
'02 SLK32 AMG
Originally Posted by om6424u
So while accelerating I hear a loud thunk on my 2003 slk32
Took it to 3 shops they all think its top related or cant figure it out with a huge teardown

I have refreshed the Trans mount the Driveshaft flex disk and am ready to go to the rear and a wise MB guy said hey did you do the

Mercedes-Benz Differential Mount Kit

I was like no

Hes like did you check the

Corteco Subframe Mounting Kit; Rear of Rear Subframe

I was like no then hes like what about

Mercedes Differential Mount - Meyle


So lol lets say you were gonna try one of the above which one would you do first! its the passenger rear and its a popping sound with going forward and when going over driveways.

mbworld choose my destiny! :0
I would change my wheel bearing first!
02 SL32 AMG 110,000 miles started with a little click, going thru dips, then a little louder the longer I drove, no noise when first starting out. Thought it was differential noise,or Axle CV joint. Changed the axle w a 320 from junk yard, then the wheel bearing. I put the stock axle back in. I was told the axle was $1150 from the stealership and out of stock.320 won't fit they said. They could not tell me what was different other than the part number.Wheelbearing was only $60 after machine shop pressed it in.
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 02:57 AM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE