Creaking noise when steering at very low speeds
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2005 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
Creaking noise when steering at very low speeds
I've searched the forum but want some opinions - this just started a month or 2 ago, but when I am steering say at a drive thru or just to maneuver into the garage, I hear a creaking noise (it happens when steering near full lock position) Is this the cause?:
Hydro-mount in strut rod.
When maneuvering, the inner stop plug in the hydro-mount collides with the outer sleeve and causes corresponding noises.
Supposedly this part fixes it on all 4, looks fairly cheap at $6 or so for a Control Arm Shim.
My concern, however is labor....anyone guess? I've attached the procedure but no hours are given so a bit concerned if I should just live with this or take it in. Thanks for any feedback, estimates.
Hydro-mount in strut rod.
When maneuvering, the inner stop plug in the hydro-mount collides with the outer sleeve and causes corresponding noises.
Supposedly this part fixes it on all 4, looks fairly cheap at $6 or so for a Control Arm Shim.
My concern, however is labor....anyone guess? I've attached the procedure but no hours are given so a bit concerned if I should just live with this or take it in. Thanks for any feedback, estimates.
Last edited by SteveAustin; 01-02-2014 at 12:49 PM. Reason: update detail