1999 Mercedes Benz S420 Shaking

1999 MERCEDES BENZ S420
130,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMPOLIS
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My Mercedes Benz 420 started shaking terribly hile driving. What could be the problem?
Oct 31, 2008 at 8:17 PM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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If this is occuring at higher speeds then you may be experiencing a cracked flex disk. These connect your driveshaft to your transmission and differential. When these disks crack they allow the driveshaft to wobble causing shaking in the vehicle.
Feb 28, 2009 at 11:30 AM
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