Drewloera

Recently, Had my car on the lift and noticed my driveshaft has a little play. I think its the cause to my clanking sound I hear on take off. Is this normal. My driveshaft support and bearings are fairly new. The black rubber bushing with the bolts connecting driveshaft is also not worn.

503C43 ////AMG

Is the clanking coming from the center of the car (under the arm rest)?

I had a similar knocking sound at takeoff and it turned out to be the center support bearing. The "black rubber bushing" is called a flex disc and I do not believe it would cause a "clanking sound", if there are cracks in the flex discs you need to replace them.

I know you said your center support bearing was fairly new but from your description of the sound I would suggest starting there.

Strigoi

Have you checked the u-joints? They'd allow some play and could clank if they're bad.

armaniE55

It shouldn't have any play. Either that or the part is defective (check for warranty on the part) OEM?

Armani