Transmission Mount Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Mount Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Mount Replacement
Time: 3 hours
Tab: $25 to $200
Talent:
Tools: 16mm, 13mm socket, extension, floor jack, jack stands, wheelchocks, safety glasses, torque wrench
Applicable Models:
Mercedes-Benz C350 (2008-14)
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (2010-14)
Parts Required: Transmission mount
Hot Tip: Put a piece of wood between the jack and transmission
Performance Gain: Proper drive shaft alignment
Complementary Modification: Check your flex disks
The transmission mount provides many functions; it holds the transmission in proper alignment with the drive shaft, absorbs some of the drivetrain vibrations and helps transfer the torque to the drive train. The mount is made of metal and rubber. The rubber section does wear out. When this happens the drive train will fall out of alignment and can cause damage to other expensive components.
One of the symptoms of the mount going bad is a sound when getting on or off the gas as the slop in the mount allows the transmission to flex in the mount until it hits the side of it. You can also start hearing and feeling a lot more drive train noise.
If you suspect your mount is going bad safely jack up the car and have a look at it. You can see it clearly without moving any other components. If you feel it is bad place a piece of wood under the transmission, and slowly lift the transmission. If the transmission moves by itself you have a bad mount.
To change the mount you will need to safely raise and support the front of the vehicle. Please see our article on safely raising and supporting your w204.
Clunking sound when getting on or off the gas, could be it is time for a new transmission mount
Applies to: C350 (2007-14), SLK350 (2004-14), CLS350 (2004-14), CLK350 (2005-14), E350 (2005-14), S350 (2005-14), SL350 (2005-14), R350 (2006-14), ML350 (2006-14), Viano (2005-14), Sprinter (2006-14), CLC350 (2008-14), GLK350 (2008-12)
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