Rattling noises from front drives side
02-23-2012, 12:46 AM
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Rattling noises from front drives side
I have a 2003 E500, 105,000 miles, and for some time now I've been get this rattling noise from the drivers side front suspension. Its the kind of noise you hear when you go over a a little rough patch of road. Feels like a tie rod or that kinda of noise. I've taken the car to the mechanic and nothing; he even showed me there was nothing loose, or a bad shock, or any visable issues. He even heard the noise but unable to locate it. Everything was tight. I get no sounds on smooth roads...any sugguestions? HELP!
02-23-2012, 03:35 AM
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E500 "The Diplomat" W211
I have a 2003 E500, 105,000 miles, and for some time now I've been get this rattling noise from the drivers side front suspension. Its the kind of noise you hear when you go over a a little rough patch of road. Feels like a tie rod or that kinda of noise. I've taken the car to the mechanic and nothing; he even showed me there was nothing loose, or a bad shock, or any visable issues. He even heard the noise but unable to locate it. Everything was tight. I get no sounds on smooth roads...any sugguestions? HELP!
02-23-2012, 11:17 AM
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'71 Pinto
211.056/065/070/256/265 up to VIN A735291
211.082/083/282/283/287 to X182229
211.076 to A606276
Last edited by konigstiger; 02-23-2012 at 03:53 PM.
02-23-2012, 03:44 PM
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I dont have the pano roof. I am taking the car to the shop, I'm getting the impression its a bushing or a stabalizer link, and its only from the drivers side. Thanks for your imput!!!
04-11-2012, 11:58 AM
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Hi Konigstiger---could you tell me a bit more about this fix. Sill after many months of this rattling, I feel you might have come up with the solution. Is this a DIY? I want to try it, any info is appreciated. Thanks!!
You might want to check Airmatic compressor bracket (55 in diagram) modified to resolve knocking/rumbling noise when driving over rough roads – part # 2113201843 (to comparison shop parts.com $42) & mounting hardware 2113270050 ($9).
211.056/065/070/256/265 up to VIN A735291
211.082/083/282/283/287 to X182229
211.076 to A606276
211.056/065/070/256/265 up to VIN A735291
211.082/083/282/283/287 to X182229
211.076 to A606276
Last edited by Xctguy; 04-11-2012 at 12:30 PM.
