new front struts...settling time??
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2014 C250 sport
new front struts...settling time??
dealer had to replace both front struts because of a clunking noise, but now the front end seems to sit higher than normal. is there a settling time for struts?? dealer says this is the case. I drove 40 miles so far and they still seem to remain "unsettled".
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It looks good to me. Looks normal. Can you elaborate on the clunking sound. How often did it happen, which side of the car? I have a clunking noise from the front right wheel that only happens when the car comes to a stop like at a red light, stop sign, etc. It does not make the noise when accelerating from a red light.
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It looks good to me. Looks normal. Can you elaborate on the clunking sound. How often did it happen, which side of the car? I have a clunking noise from the front right wheel that only happens when the car comes to a stop like at a red light, stop sign, etc. It does not make the noise when accelerating from a red light.
I compared it to other C300's on the lot, mine sits about 3/4" higher. Hopefully it settles. The clunking was when I came to fast stop on rough roads...when the front wheels would hit a bump or rough patch while braking, there was a clunk.
Needless to say, after replacing both front struts, the noise is still there. Dealer found one of my control arms is loose, dealing with that now, pain in the butt.
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Could this be the issue with the height of the struts? Dealer seemed to have used some W212(New E-class) parts. Can anyone verify these part numbers for me that were installed on my car? I googled them, but just need clarification.
(4) 204-323-04-38 Dust caps
(2) 204-320-12-73 Bearings
(2) 204-320-05-30 Shock Absorbers
(2) 204-321-02-84 Shims
(2) 204-981-00-25 Ball Bearings
*These dont make sense, they're for the W212, new E-class*
(2) 212-323-03-92 Boot
(2) 212-322-01-84 Shim
(4) 204-323-04-38 Dust caps
(2) 204-320-12-73 Bearings
(2) 204-320-05-30 Shock Absorbers
(2) 204-321-02-84 Shims
(2) 204-981-00-25 Ball Bearings
*These dont make sense, they're for the W212, new E-class*
(2) 212-323-03-92 Boot
(2) 212-322-01-84 Shim
