Creaking from rear when turning
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W211 e500 (Sold), w204 c180, w203 c180, w201 190e, W219 CLS 55
Creaking from rear when turning
My w203 t model have developed a creaking noise from rear left when turning and put suspension under load on left side. Sound almost like the spring.
Looking at the bushing everything looks like new since the car is low mileage. Nothing apperent. Any ideas which one could be the suspect?
Looking at the bushing everything looks like new since the car is low mileage. Nothing apperent. Any ideas which one could be the suspect?
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A creaking sound can be anything. Can be anything from a stuck ball joint to the springs rubbing against the pads.
As a ghetto temporary fix, start spraying some lithium grease around any suspect areas and start eliminating.
As a ghetto temporary fix, start spraying some lithium grease around any suspect areas and start eliminating.
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Already done that. Checked twice now without finding anything wrong with bushes and balljoints. Searched and found to my surprise a few trends on w203 with bad springs which could be it.
I've never heard this type of sound on any car I owned. It doesn't come every time, only when left side is under more load and car is rocking side to side, such as turning over a bump.
Going inspect the spring pad more closely.
I've never heard this type of sound on any car I owned. It doesn't come every time, only when left side is under more load and car is rocking side to side, such as turning over a bump.
Going inspect the spring pad more closely.
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I have a similar noise from the rear - i can reproduce it sometimes if you open the boot/trunk and rock the car sideways left / right using its momentum to help you. Just think about leaking gaskets/o-rings and let your aggression out, it could help you find the source
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Haha, i will give that a shoot. Due to Corona I have not done any further investigation since the car is not being driven
