Transfer Case - Help ! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 02-17-2005, 08:59 PM

Hi !
Please,I need help.
1999 ML320 - What is wrong?
On max turn left or right - coming noise - some peoples call chatterening.
This is the problem of Transfer Case or front - CV joints.
I am just confused.
On 1999 Transfer Case ratio was change from 50/50 to 52/48.
What I need replace to make working properly.
torque split f / r after 10-19-98 48 - 52

Best Regards.

PHAEDRUS242 · #2 02-21-2005, 12:31 PM

This is a problem with the transfer case. This is very common on earlier ML's. MB called this "normal" after we replaced quite a few of them under warranty. it is not a safety hazard, although it will get progressively worse over time and get more and more annoying. It used to be that they could only be replaced. MB has now made the parts available to rebuild them.

mplafleur · #3 02-12-2006, 10:58 AM

My transfer case may be going. I get a grinding noise now (definately not brakes) and shuddering at 65 and above. Seems to be from the rear. Sounds more right than left.

Tell me more about these rebuild parts.

mplafleur · #4 02-12-2006, 11:21 AM

I'm no convinced that it's the transfer case yet. It makes no difference whether I'm turning or not or whether I'm in low range or not.

Bearings? CV joints?

kenyee · #5 02-12-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mplafleur

Bearings? CV joints?

Center bearings seem to be a common problem. I'd check that first...

mplafleur · #6 02-12-2006, 03:36 PM

If you mean that mid support bearing on the drive shaft. I replaced that 2-1/2 years ago.

mbdoc · #7 02-15-2006, 09:24 AM

The sealer part number 003-989-98-20-10 is $13.
The 2 in/output seals are 163-284-00-60 are $8ea. number 83 in picture

Here is a picture of the internals... number 14 is chain kit

mplafleur · #8 02-15-2006, 10:26 AM

The dealer could not find that part number.

They did however find 163-283-00-13, with no expalanation as to what kind of kit it was. List price $590, available in Germany only.

mbdoc · #9 02-15-2006, 12:11 PM

We have several (163-283-00-13) in stock... Have sold 12 in the prevoius year...

AGAIN buying a used one (complete transfer case) from a (junk yard) for a 2000 & later with low mileage is a "BETTER" idea for the DIYer...

mplafleur · #10 02-15-2006, 01:04 PM

Yes, crawling under there, it didn't look too bad. A connector, mount and a couple of shafts.

Now to locate a part...

azinn · #11 02-15-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mplafleur

Yes, crawling under there, it didn't look too bad. A connector, mount and a couple of shafts.

Now to locate a part...

$442.50 + shipping here http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=multiSearch&siteid=213951

mplafleur · #12 02-16-2006, 04:54 PM

Although advertised, the kits seem to be non-existant. The $832 case is also non-existant as it has been replaced with the newer $2660 part. I had to get a used case. This one coming from Rhode Island out of a 2002 with 48k miles on it.

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