Mercedes Benz

Engine, M/T, A/T - Noises/Clutch Slipping/Shudders June 2006 Technical Service SI M 11 02 06 Engine SUBJECT Engine, Transmission, or Clutch Related Complaints MODEL R50, R52, R53 All models with both the W10 and W11 engines SITUATION Various complaints concerning the engine, transmission, clutch, or noise characteristics of the vehicle have been traced to the absence or damage of the alignment dowels between the engine and transmission. In many cases the dowels required to center the engine/transmission were not fitted, or were damaged, during a previous repair in which the engine and transmission were separated. If the alignment of the engine flywheel to the transmission input shaft, or torque converter, is incorrect any of the following complaints may result: 1. Clutch complaints: slipping, shudder, or poor disengagement. 2. Noise from transmission input shaft. 3. Transmission pops out of gear. 2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 196 4. Difficulty changing gears. 5. Int...