🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W115 (1968–1976)
Propshaft centre bearing failure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$60 – $200 USD
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Jack stands, basic tools
📋 Overview
The two-piece propshaft centre bearing rubber mount deteriorates and the bearing wears, causing vibration felt throughout the car at specific speeds.
🩺 Symptoms
- Vibration felt throughout car
- rhythmic thump at certain speeds
- worse at 60-80 km/h
- not affected by engine speed
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn propshaft centre bearing
- deteriorated rubber mount
- propshaft out of balance
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Raise car. Manually rotate propshaft and feel for roughness at centre bearing.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Replace centre bearing and rubber mount.
72% of users confirm this fix worked (16 reports)
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