Rough when selecting reverse

VenomX

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Hi, 722.6 gearbox c240 ( 34K miles )
Noticed today that sometimes when I go into reverse it feels rough and lurches a bit as I shift, but then it's fine.
All other gears seem fine ( drive, neutral and park ) no issue at all.
No issues when driving either, nice and smooth through all gears and shifts up and down when it is supposed to.

ATF levels were checked a few weeks back at roughly 80c, and was towards the max line. The fluid seemed healthy, dark red colour.

It seems to subside completely sometimes, especially if I shift through the gears whilst stationary. But definitely haven't noticed this before.
Only thing is, the weather temp has dropped, wonder if that has something to do with it ?

A few weeks back I did replace the pilot bushing, and then top up the ATF with genuine fluid. But the rough when selecting reverse seemed to start today.
 

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How are the engine and gearbox mounts?
 
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How are the engine and gearbox mounts?

Good point, thanks... I will need to check, any advice on how to do this please ? I can do a fair few jobs on cars but don't know much about that on these Mercedes'

Also to add, it tends to do it when going from Park into Reverse. Not usually when going from Drive Or Neutral Into Reverse. Only difference there is that the revs are higher in Park than they are in Neutral/Drive
 


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