randall same thing happened to my 4th gear on my 300ce. It just started not engaging all the time, the finally just wouldn't engage at all, and the friction bands or whatever they are were also completely gone.

Alon

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'92 300CE - Sold
2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon