1998 ML320 CLUNK noise, help ! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mbdoc · #1 04-09-2009, 08:16 AM

Sounds like transfer case chain.

scalper · #2 04-09-2009, 09:37 AM

every other problem I have read on this board and others involving the transfer case is when turning at low speeds, this isnt a turning issue, it seems to do it from any stop. I cant find anyone with an identical problem, but similar ones all pointed to either the u-joints, cv joints, or carrier bearing.

it is a pretty big clunk, you can hear and feel it, seems to come from just about under the center console and only when accelerating too fast from a dead stop, I can gun it from 10mph, 20mph, whatever, just have to really baby it from a standstill to avoid what sounds like a potentially damaging problem.

azinn · #3 04-09-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scalper

every other problem I have read on this board and others involving the transfer case is when turning at low speeds, this isnt a turning issue, it seems to do it from any stop. I cant find anyone with an identical problem, but similar ones all pointed to either the u-joints, cv joints, or carrier bearing.

it is a pretty big clunk, you can hear and feel it, seems to come from just about under the center console and only when accelerating too fast from a dead stop, I can gun it from 10mph, 20mph, whatever, just have to really baby it from a standstill to avoid what sounds like a potentially damaging problem.

For a few $$$'s your local dealer will be happy to tell you what the problem is for sure.
My 2 cents.