My '85 300d turbo has always done this and I'm not sure if it is normal or not, but whenever I shift into reverse it feels like something grabs the rear end of the car and pulls it up. It's not violent, but very noticable. I haven't seen it from outside the car to see how much it raises. I'll try to measure it unless it's a normal thing.

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.

Some lift is normal as the suspension loads up. An excessive amount of movement can indicate rear mount bushings need to be changed. Both of our cars do it.

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1980 300CD - 130,000 Daily Driver
1984 300CD - 325,000 Dad's summer cruiser

1977 K10 - The Grinch - lifted, locked, winch, 37's. Beadlocks.. 379 t Detroit Diesel
1956 Willys Wagon - buick 225 oddfire v6
1982 SJ 410

Its a normal reaction to torque emphasized by the fully independent rear suspension in a benz.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yep, they all do it. It depends on the engine idle speed and how "engaged" your transmission is set to be in a no-pedal applied situation. The older diesels tend to do it more than the gas versions or newer vehicles.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Normal characteristic of the rear suspension in these cars, and especially noticeable with an automatic.
When you shift into reverse with the brakes on, the rear axles torque on the trailing arms jacks up the rear. Not an issue once the car moves.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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Our '08 Toyota Sienna does this also. I can't comment on the Corolla, as it is a standard.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Tom-
If it is a normal reaction for the rear end to lift when you are reversing with the brakes on, could it be a normal reaction for the rear end to squat when you are in drive and apply the brakes sharply?

Ha ha, I still owe you a reference or two on that one. I have been too busy to make some scans and post them, but I will get to it eventually.

Andrew

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1968 220D, w115, /8, OM615, Automatic transmission.
My 1987 300TD wagon was sold and my 2003 W210 E320 wagon was totaled (sheds tear).

...I was wondering when someone was going to go back to that...

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Our W123 diesel did the same when new, so I'd venture it's normal, but I'm interested in reading more replies here.

I don't recall my W126 diesel doing it, nor does my W210 diesel do it - the rise and fall deal when shifting into reverse.

My 350SDL squats when put into drive (from neutral). I believe this is normal....

A new differential mount helped minimize rear end lift (reverse) and rear end squat (forward) on my w123.

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It's roughly analagous to what happens when you're on the ****ter and bear down.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

ok. cool. Don't recall any vehicle I've ever been in doing that. My friend had a honda that would give you shaken baby syndrome when in reverse, but that's different....I hate hondas and I don't know why.

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1985 300d smoke silver/red int. (204k) <--Sadie the 80's Mercedes from Hades!
1985 300TD 587 cabernet red/155 Creme (143k)
2007 Ford Expedition EL (54k)

"Seems to me you bought a hobby... not a car" - My dad.

........FWD........