Symptoms
Clunk on take-off or shifts, extra vibration in the cabin, engine movement when you blip the throttle.
The fix, step by step
- Replace the fluid-filled engine mounts (VRP notes they leak and collapse, and wear quickly in high-power cars) and the transmission mount together.
- Support the engine from below and lift each side in turn.
Tools & part numbers
- Engine support or jack with wood block
- sockets and extensions
- new engine and transmission mounts
Where to buy the parts
Genuine Mercedes engine mount 460 240 70 18FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
Lemförder transmission mount 212 240 04 18FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.