spring-pop-clank-klunk !
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spring-pop-clank-klunk !
hello all,
didnt really know where to post this one, so appoligys in advance if its in the wrong section.
both myself and a friend have a 2001 c class (w203) and randomly - and i mean so randomly that its almost impossible to get the cars to " do it" on demand.
issue :-
when going over a pot hole / turning a corner/ going up or down a kerb /etc there is a springy rattlee ,pop clunky kinda sound! the only way to reallt descripe it is like pulling and then letting go of the tension springs for the boot,
i can confirm 100% that its not the springs however as after a day of messing around we actualy took them off completely and it still made the noise!
sounds like it comes from passenger side, but cant confirm. 100% from rear however.
any help or advice would be greatfully appreciated.
regards,
Kareem
didnt really know where to post this one, so appoligys in advance if its in the wrong section.
both myself and a friend have a 2001 c class (w203) and randomly - and i mean so randomly that its almost impossible to get the cars to " do it" on demand.
issue :-
when going over a pot hole / turning a corner/ going up or down a kerb /etc there is a springy rattlee ,pop clunky kinda sound! the only way to reallt descripe it is like pulling and then letting go of the tension springs for the boot,
i can confirm 100% that its not the springs however as after a day of messing around we actualy took them off completely and it still made the noise!
sounds like it comes from passenger side, but cant confirm. 100% from rear however.
any help or advice would be greatfully appreciated.
regards,
Kareem
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I have that same issue, (2002 W203), I took it to the dealer so many times, they claim they fixed something but the sound returns, it sounds like something is loose. Its hard to describe the sound really, but I know what you're talking about. Sometimes in the cold weather it happens more often. Anyway to remedy this issue? It happens on the passenger side for me too.
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Check Castor/thrust arm bushes, camber bushes, sway bar bushes & links - also check steering rack. Lie under car while someone gently turns the steering from side to side.
Obviously look for play in ball joints.
Obviously look for play in ball joints.
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What is 18 and 29 called? The shocks top part too.
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18 is called the Thrust or Torque Arm and 29 is basically considered the Lower Control Arm. The top of the strut is called the Bearing cap. I have seen people bend pieces inside the bearing cap or the strut itself that will cause noises.
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that's the front assembly, for sure the sound is coming from the rear. i get it too. lol mine is driver side rear. i only get it if i have a full load of people or stuff in the trunk. i also have heavy 19 wheels, so dont know if that's a factor.
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I have some sounds, but think it is a spring pad that is worn.
I do have plenty of play in my front suspension. Long ago I bought the KMAC camber kit. So, that would go on the Lower Control Arm right?
Ed
I do have plenty of play in my front suspension. Long ago I bought the KMAC camber kit. So, that would go on the Lower Control Arm right?
Ed
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Best to do it while in there replacing the camber arm bushings, as the struts must first be removed.
Let me know when you’re ready to twist some wrenches.
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