Vibration while turning left at highway speeds
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2002 C230K
Vibration while turning left at highway speeds
Around 65-70 mph, following the left turn of the freeway (I'd say between 5-10 degrees of wheel turn), and I want to stress that it seems to be only on left turns, I get a reproducible vibration that I can feel through the seat of the car and in the steering wheel. At first I thought it was tires. They got replaced, but the vibration persists. I also had brake issues at the time, thought maybe brakes may have contributed. Front rotors and pads replaced. For awhile I thought that the vibration was gone, but I've noticed it again, though it feels like it's a little harder to reproduce than before. I'm not sure what's going on. I don't think it's misalignment because I'm not tracking in any direction. Can anyone help me figure out whats up?
P.S. Through my own line of reasoning, I feel like it's the passenger side front wheel vibrating. I have no idea if that's correct, but it's something to go by :p
P.S. Through my own line of reasoning, I feel like it's the passenger side front wheel vibrating. I have no idea if that's correct, but it's something to go by :p
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2002 C240 (SOLD), 2006 E350
Same problem
I have the same problem. My car is smooth from 0-60mph, but then it starts to vibrate and shake between 60-70mph. Notable are the steering wheel and the front passenger and driver's seats. After 70mph, the cars starts driving smoothly even after 100mph. Any ideas?
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2007 W204 220CDI Classic Sedan
Slightly out of round or bent wheel or poor wheel balance? Wheel studs torqued correctly ?
Try swapping front wheels to see if there is any difference or if possible front to rear.
Try swapping front wheels to see if there is any difference or if possible front to rear.
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2007 c230
You need to get your vehicle road force balanced.
http://www.gsp9700.com/
Do a zip code search and after you get this done your car will be butter smooth! I had to have this done to my vehicle after a multiple high speed balancers failed to correct it. Its price probably will run you 65-80. But it will keep your tires balanced a lot longer then a convient balancer/ or high speed balancer.
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2014 E350 4Matic
Around 65-70 mph, following the left turn of the freeway (I'd say between 5-10 degrees of wheel turn), and I want to stress that it seems to be only on left turns, I get a reproducible vibration that I can feel through the seat of the car and in the steering wheel. At first I thought it was tires. They got replaced, but the vibration persists. I also had brake issues at the time, thought maybe brakes may have contributed. Front rotors and pads replaced. For awhile I thought that the vibration was gone, but I've noticed it again, though it feels like it's a little harder to reproduce than before. I'm not sure what's going on. I don't think it's misalignment because I'm not tracking in any direction. Can anyone help me figure out whats up?
P.S. Through my own line of reasoning, I feel like it's the passenger side front wheel vibrating. I have no idea if that's correct, but it's something to go by :p
P.S. Through my own line of reasoning, I feel like it's the passenger side front wheel vibrating. I have no idea if that's correct, but it's something to go by :p
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Turns out it was the control arm ball joint. It had worn out such that it was slightly loose in its socket. I ended up replacing both control arms my self.
Here's what I did to fix it: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...t-02-c230.html
edit: You can see if it's your control arm ball joint by jacking the car up and jiggling the wheel. If you look at where the ball joint connects to the hub assembly, you'll see the control arm visibly move apart from the ball joint, even if a little bit.
Here's what I did to fix it: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...t-02-c230.html
edit: You can see if it's your control arm ball joint by jacking the car up and jiggling the wheel. If you look at where the ball joint connects to the hub assembly, you'll see the control arm visibly move apart from the ball joint, even if a little bit.
Last edited by ZrSiO4-Zircon; Nov 23, 2012 at 03:35 AM. Reason: Added detail
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C320 300E
Lower rear control arms on the front strut give a shimmy/ vibration in the wheel. Actually the arms support the bottom of the strut toward the centerline of the car.
The front control arms prevent movement of the strut for and aft when braking, rubber bushes tend to get egged out and loose. I purchased my Dorman replacements on Amazon for around $55 each.
The front control arms prevent movement of the strut for and aft when braking, rubber bushes tend to get egged out and loose. I purchased my Dorman replacements on Amazon for around $55 each.
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2014 E350 4Matic
