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I have a 96 G 463 in the US. As long as I have owned the car (4 months) there has been a rattle in the rear of the car when going over a bump.
It is most noticeable when the right rear wheel hits a short dip in the pavement. So far I have replaced the rear shocks, disassembled the right rear brake drum, checked for any looseness in the exhaust system including the crossover pipe. I have removed the shield on the gas tank and checked for loose components. I have replaced the linkage arm of the ALB unit. I have attempted to tighten the bolts and nuts underneath the car but have found no loose or worn bushings. So far nothing I, or a mechanic have done has helped to diagnose the rattle. It sounds similar as to when one tows a trailer and the coupling is moving on the hitch while travelling on rough roads. Any help in diagnosing the fault would be greatly appreciated. Pete |
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Pete, there are two bolts that attach the rigid arm of the axle to the frame. Two at each axle end. They are pretty hefty. I had similiar symptoms, called Europa and they recommended that I use a breaker bar and tighten those nuts on the bolts as tight I could. THey said over time some looseness will develop that permits a "slip" = "pop" under load. I did it and it's been okay since.
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