Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLS Dual Mass Flywheel
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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz GLS dual mass flywheel
Used dual mass flywheels vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does a Mercedes-Benz GLS actually have a dual mass flywheel?
Yes, but only on diesel and manual-transmission variants — the GLS is predominantly sold with automatic gearboxes, and automatic transmissions use a torque converter rather than a flywheel, so the vast majority of GLS models on UK roads do not have a dual mass flywheel at all. If your GLS is fitted with an automatic gearbox (which covers almost every UK example), the part you may be looking for is the torque converter, not a dual mass flywheel. Confirm your gearbox type with your V5 or a VIN check before ordering anything.
My GLS has a diesel engine — does it definitely have a dual mass flywheel?
Not necessarily: because the GLS is almost exclusively sold in the UK with a 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox, even diesel-engined examples almost never have a dual mass flywheel. A dual mass flywheel is only relevant if your GLS has a manual gearbox, which is extremely rare on this model. Check your V5 or ask a breaker to confirm your transmission type against your registration before purchasing.
What are the GLS generations and does the dual mass flywheel differ between them?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS has two main generations: the first-generation X166 ran from 2016 to 2019, and the second-generation X167 launched in 2019 and is still current. Because manual gearbox fitment was not a standard offering across either generation in the UK, dual mass flywheels are not a commonly stocked or swapped part for any GLS generation here. If you genuinely have a manual-gearbox example, confirm the exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker, as that is what determines which flywheel applies.
Does trim level affect which dual mass flywheel a GLS needs?
No — trim level has no bearing on flywheel fitment whatsoever; it is the engine code and gearbox type that matter, not whether your car is an AMG Line, Executive, or any other trim. All trim levels on the GLS share the same mechanical drivetrain architecture for a given engine, so the flywheel specification is identical across trims if the engine and gearbox codes match. Confirm your engine code from your V5 so the breaker can match the correct part.
If my GLS doesn't have a dual mass flywheel, what part should I actually be looking for?
If your GLS has an automatic gearbox — which covers the overwhelming majority of UK cars — the component that absorbs drivetrain vibration and connects the engine to the transmission is the torque converter, not a dual mass flywheel. Search for a used torque converter and quote your engine code and gearbox code to the breaker so they can find the correct unit. If you are experiencing shudder or vibration, it is worth having a specialist diagnose whether the torque converter, flex plate, or transmission itself is at fault before ordering parts.