Weird noise when Turning

njgilligan · 01-15-2012, 10:59 AM

I was pulling out of a parking spot this morning and I had the wheel turned to the right, almost all the way, and I heard a strange 'popping' sound, seemingly coming from the front right wheel. It sounded as if the wheel was plucking the coils of the spring like a guitar spring. It was pretty cold, ~8deg F, but I'm not sure if that had anything to do with it. I have stock wheels and tires (17x7.5 225 45 17). I had the car jacked up last week, and checked ball joints, and everything seems tight.

BTW, I'm looking for some info here before I venture outside where it's still sub 10 degrees, so I haven't been under the car since I heard the sound.

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whtclk · 01-15-2012, 12:56 PM

im thinking it was just because the coil was cold but if it continues to happen when its warm then i would put some coilover lube on the threads to stop this

MarcusF · 01-15-2012, 04:16 PM

Have the steering gear bolts been serviced in the past 4 years or 50,000 miles? This link will explain the procedure. The service is very simple, takes little time to perform.

lsboogy · 01-15-2012, 06:22 PM

I did this last summer after getting a service manual - took care of a slight noise when turning - Marcus is a great resource - thanks again my friend for everything you do for all of us

cindyclk · 01-15-2012, 06:37 PM

I don't think that it a thing to worry about. I have used PS2s on both my 430 and 55...both have had that same sound when turning the wheel at very slow speed. They grip so well that when you are turning the wheel faster than it can track at the slow speed, it simply pops into line. It is even more evident in parking garages where they have coated the concrete w/whatever.

njgilligan · 01-15-2012, 06:49 PM

I actually re-torqued the steering gear bolts last week (thanks for the instructions). I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel when I hear the noise. I wonder if I may have over-torqued and snapped one of the bolts...

AMGJared · 01-15-2012, 07:03 PM

Haha when I saw the title from the main page I was like oh this is easy power steering fluid then I read your thread and I was like oh...ok...next post...hehe. Hope you figure it out.

njgilligan · 01-15-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cindyclk

I don't think that it a thing to worry about. I have used PS2s on both my 430 and 55...both have had that same sound when turning the wheel at very slow speed. They grip so well that when you are turning the wheel faster than it can track at the slow speed, it simply pops into line. It is even more evident in parking garages where they have coated the concrete w/whatever.

That seems to make sense. I might try having someone turn the wheel so I can see it. I'm glad my tires are plenty sticky.

MarcusF · 01-15-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsboogy

I did this last summer after getting a service manual - took care of a slight noise when turning - Marcus is a great resource - thanks again my friend for everything you do for all of us

Glad to be of help.

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whtclk Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 65 Drives: CLK550	im thinking it was just because the coil was cold but if it continues to happen when its warm then i would put some coilover lube on the threads to stop this __________________ 07 CLK550, Resonator Delete, EC Tune

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MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 2,787 Drives: FIA approved Pumas	Have the steering gear bolts been serviced in the past 4 years or 50,000 miles? This link will explain the procedure. The service is very simple, takes little time to perform. __________________ Mercedes-Benz Performance and Spec page ♦ Signal to Noise Los Angeles Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America ♦ Orange County Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America

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lsboogy Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 77 Drives: 2002 CLK55, 1993 190E, 1975 230C, 2007 E350	Marcus is great I did this last summer after getting a service manual - took care of a slight noise when turning - Marcus is a great resource - thanks again my friend for everything you do for all of us __________________ AMG Orphan #57

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cindyclk Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 331	I don't think that it a thing to worry about. I have used PS2s on both my 430 and 55...both have had that same sound when turning the wheel at very slow speed. They grip so well that when you are turning the wheel faster than it can track at the slow speed, it simply pops into line. It is even more evident in parking garages where they have coated the concrete w/whatever. __________________ 2010 GLK350 4Matic Paladium Silver 2002 black CLK 55,Lorinser roof spoiler, illuminated AMG door sills, Eurocommand by Steve, black birdseye maple shift knob/door handles/arm rest, quad exhaust

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njgilligan Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston Area, MA Posts: 194 Drives: 2001 CLK55	I actually re-torqued the steering gear bolts last week (thanks for the instructions). I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel when I hear the noise. I wonder if I may have over-torqued and snapped one of the bolts... __________________ Member #77 - AMG Orphans Club™ International

01-15-2012, 07:03 PM	#7
AMGJared Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 779 Drives: 09 335i 03 CLK55 AMG	Haha when I saw the title from the main page I was like oh this is easy power steering fluid then I read your thread and I was like oh...ok...next post...hehe. Hope you figure it out. __________________ 2008 Audi R8 (Next) 2000 Honda Insight (Next) 2009 BMW 335i (current) 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG (current) 2001 Audi S4 (sold) 2001 Lexus IS300 (sold) 2000 Honda Insight (sold) 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG (sold) 2006 Mazda MX-5 (sold) 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T (sold)

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