Grinding sound and vibrating when steering wheel is turned
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Grinding sound and vibrating when steering wheel is turned
Like I said in the title, on my 2006 E350 4matic, when I turn the steering wheel to make tight turns, u turns, or just a slightly sharp turn, I hear a grinding sound and the car vibrates. Someone told me that it is normal on MBs that have high mileage (132k) with 4matic. If anyone could help me out I would be grateful. Its an awesome car and I really like it, and I would rather not have to sell or rip apart the whole car to get it fixed.
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Steering wheel squeak and grind could be eliminated with the use of Lubrizol which is a MB product for that purpose as well as stop leaks. You should probably consider doing power steering fluid service and add Lubrizol to the fresh fluid.
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I see how this could be a solution, but I think you misunderstood the problem. There is nothing wrong with the steering. It steers perfectly and easily. The problem is that when I turn the steering wheel all the way or close to all the way, the car itself shudders and vibrates and sounds like something is grinding against another. I could be wrong but I have a feeling it isnt the power steering fluid but im planning to get and oil change soon as well as some other service so I will add that to the list. If anyone knows, could it possibly be an alignment issue?
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I see how this could be a solution, but I think you misunderstood the problem. There is nothing wrong with the steering. It steers perfectly and easily. The problem is that when I turn the steering wheel all the way or close to all the way, the car itself shudders and vibrates and sounds like something is grinding against another. I could be wrong but I have a feeling it isnt the power steering fluid but im planning to get and oil change soon as well as some other service so I will add that to the list. If anyone knows, could it possibly be an alignment issue?
Try turning it in park.Try turning it parked and in drive mode.
Let me know and then we can help U better.
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If its actually the entire car that is doing it, change the transfer case fluid (might as well do the front and rear diff while your at it) assuming its never been done. I had mine changed at 70K miles when I bought it, and the issue went away.
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I do think it is the transfer case itself. MB released a service campaign for w211 2005-2007 with certain serial numbers of transfer cases that they will replace free of charge. I am speaking with someone to find out whether my transfer case will be replaced by MB with the service campaign. And you replaced the front and rear diffs as well as the TC fluid, how much did it cost?
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It is hard to diagnose from the printed word, but don't overlook your power steering pump. I found the fluid needed to be changed to keep it working properly. No I didn't drain it, I only suctioned it empty topped off with proper fluid, drove 50 miles repeat, did this 3 times and all pump noise was gone
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Check all your RUBBER mounts. I just replaced a bunch of them in my 2006 that had rotted or broken or cracked and I did have some cluck before that.
also check this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...g-turning.html
also check this thread https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...g-turning.html
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So I called MB today, and I was told that the service campaign for the transfer case was closed in 2013, but I have been told by other people that service campaigns and recalls do NOT expire. I am thoroughly disappointed...
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I called mbusa, and they told me my car isn't included in the service. Even though I have the same problem as it. Does anyone know if it can be harmful to my car if I drive it over a long period of time without fixing this? I will change the oil in the transfer case soon but a new transfer case costs a few thousand dollars and I cant do that right now.
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Ive had some grading noise when i was turning. Went to the shop they couldn't figure it out. Then i went to autozone and bought wd40 removed the wheel check everything myself. Couldn't find anything and just sprayed every joint component, connection and bushings. Never had any noises after that.. Those connection can get squeaky especially after rain.
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Ive had some grading noise when i was turning. Went to the shop they couldn't figure it out. Then i went to autozone and bought wd40 removed the wheel check everything myself. Couldn't find anything and just sprayed every joint component, connection and bushings. Never had any noises after that.. Those connection can get squeaky especially after rain.
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That's what i did.. I know its sloppy fix.
Try to spray these areas
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I will try that soon. Also if it doesn't work it will just prove that it's the transfer case issue. Thanks for the help
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