Thread: 190D Propshaft joint - need help to identify part
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Old 10-31-2012, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
Its a vibration damper mounted in line with the flex joint. Remove it. MB eliminated these on later W201s. It can fail and cause severe damage to the drive shaft and transmission. More info here.
Broken driveline parts. - 190 Revolution
What is the fix? Leaving it out as suggested in the link? How about the overall length of the drive shaft if it is left out?
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