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The noise (oscillation) I had came in at 45-65 and then went... more pronounced on cold days.

Nope... I removed the shim and hey presto the oscillation went away! Wheel bearings were checked

Small socket set on top and then another socket set with hex attachement at the bottom. The top will not spin as the gap is small and the handle part will hold in the space. Oh BTW. don't loose the top nut...!

Hi, its just a simple bolt. The nut is on the top so it's slightly tight for space, but once undo there will be a shim or shims, they come in 1,2,3 and 4 mm... I did mine on normal car ramps. Hope that helps..

No problem.. Just to say I had my front rear subframe mounts changed as well... that did not help. Best keeping the money in your pocket and enjoying the car...

Hi - I am not sure about what causes this, but MB have put out a document: AR41.10-P-0085-04A This is to calculate, correct articulation angle of the prop shaft. The document is very detailed and talks about adding shims to the transmission carrier, rear engine mount and prop shaft center...

Hi rorf No the car has never been in an accident to my knowledge. MB dealer checked the car thoroughly (LOL) and reported nothing untoward. Things only improved once the car warmed up. Does suggest some rubber component. I will look into getting the rear diff mounts changed, but they seem...

Hi - just for reference attached is a picture. Its not the best but will explain the location and shim. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6a2q7pk2dq5k0ll/RearDiffMount-1.jpg

Hi Otahome, I feel your pain. So you get vibration between 40-60 mph when cold. After a few miles it goes away. This is what I have done: Replaced Gearbox Mounts Replace collapsed engine mounts Replaced Center Prop-shaft Support Bearing Prop-shaft couplings front and back Gearbox...

Guys just an update - it's sorted. We checked the gearbox oil and boy was it flithy! black and a small amount of filings in there. When we checked the gearbox filer cap, it was the original from the factory - the gearbox oil had never ever been changed since 1999! A gearbox flush, new filter and...

Hi all, Just been to the MB dealer. They have stated that there is nothing wrong with the suspension, bushes etc, but found that the car needed to have the wheels balanced on the car, as the nearside tyre is just not quite right on the rim. Well I have just driven it, and it seems to be ok but...

Pic... https://www.dropbox.com/s/kpodwg3gcdd5zlk/2014-02-02%2014.48.24%20copy.jpg

Hi - not a good picture but you can make out the bush slightly proud.. Having spoken with the MB Tech - the bushes must not sit proud but flush... Regards

Hello all, just as an update, due to the colder weather, the noise is very noticeable. I have learn't that it maybe rear front sub frame bushes as these can cause the alignment between the prop and diff to be slightly out. I am gonna get a MB techie to confirm. However I have noticed that one of...

Thanks for the feedback... Any help would be appreciated.. At the moment AMG stands for All Money Gone!!!! ;)

Well - centre bearing replaced - exactly the same. Thoughts anyone...

All who have helped me on this subject, just for info, centre bearing is being replaced today so I will report back later.

Hi Olly - thanks for the offer of help. I will arrange to come down to see if you can help.

Hi all, centre bearing checked out ok, no play no rumbling etc. Rear bearings checked, nothing! All pulley's checked for noisy bearings - nothing all at and finally all the engine/gearbox mounts slackened off engine started to find it sweet spot if you will and then all re-tighten back up. LOST!!!!

Will see - if it is - a pint next time I'm in Southampton!