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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 06:07 AM
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Steering popping sensation when turning

Hi All,

My w204 recently developed a thudding/popping sensation (no noise) when turning at low speed e.g.; parking space and traffic light junction. I can feel this "pop" on my foot rest under the dash, at every revolution of the steering wheel. No noise can be heard though. The car had recently undergone major front suspension replacement. Things have been done:

1. New shocks with bearing and mounts
2. New front sway bar (changed today)
3. New sway bar links
4. Control arm and thrust arm
5. Outer tie rods

Appreciate the help before i start to sink more money in.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 09:39 AM
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If this is a result from all the repair work you had done, go back to the mechanic who did the work and raise a stink about it.
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Thanks @streborx .

Just did that today. All they did was retorqued all bolts. No more sound on the drive back. Weird.
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I suspect there was at least one bolt they torqued for the first time. Glad it was an easy fix.
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