# 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class noises on shift and acceleration

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** clk-class, mercedes-benz\
**Created:** [March 25, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412 "2018-03-25T19:33:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![bobbylomeli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@bobbylomeli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbylomeli)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412/1 "2018-03-25T19:33:18Z")

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clank and thud shifting from reverse to drive and when accelerating

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-clk-class-noises-on-shift-and-acceleration/114412/2 "2018-03-25T20:25:58Z")

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Sound like the drivehaft needs service. Specifically U-joints or guibo or CV, whatever Merc uses. Check the differential and half shafts while its on the lift.
