C32 suspension knock
12-20-2006, 02:03 PM
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2002 C32 AMG Peugeot 205 Rally car. Honda VFR Vtec
C32 suspension knock
Folks,
I've a 2002 C32; under braking on rough surfaces (say on a catseye, braking zone markings etc) the front suspension appears to "knock".
It's only evident on rough surfaces, and under braking. Rough with no braking it's fine, as is smooth surface braking.
The design of the top mounts looks as though it has some lateral movement which may explain the knock especially on broken surfaces.
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Mark
I've a 2002 C32; under braking on rough surfaces (say on a catseye, braking zone markings etc) the front suspension appears to "knock".
It's only evident on rough surfaces, and under braking. Rough with no braking it's fine, as is smooth surface braking.
The design of the top mounts looks as though it has some lateral movement which may explain the knock especially on broken surfaces.
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Mark
12-20-2006, 02:08 PM
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C32 AMG
Folks,
I've a 2002 C32; under braking on rough surfaces (say on a catseye, braking zone markings etc) the front suspension appears to "knock".
It's only evident on rough surfaces, and under braking. Rough with no braking it's fine, as is smooth surface braking.
The design of the top mounts looks as though it has some lateral movement which may explain the knock especially on broken surfaces.
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Mark
I've a 2002 C32; under braking on rough surfaces (say on a catseye, braking zone markings etc) the front suspension appears to "knock".
It's only evident on rough surfaces, and under braking. Rough with no braking it's fine, as is smooth surface braking.
The design of the top mounts looks as though it has some lateral movement which may explain the knock especially on broken surfaces.
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Mark
There are at least 3 technical service bulletins for this problem. Most common is bad thrust bushings.
12-20-2006, 05:05 PM
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2002 C32 AMG Peugeot 205 Rally car. Honda VFR Vtec
Ah the TSB's... cool.
You were right there are a number !
P-32_25-07 010901 Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noise on Rough Roads
Looks about right. It's due for a service B in about 600 miles so I'll try and get it looked at... along with it's coolant leak which is being ignored by MB !
You were right there are a number !
P-32_25-07 010901 Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noise on Rough Roads
Looks about right. It's due for a service B in about 600 miles so I'll try and get it looked at... along with it's coolant leak which is being ignored by MB !
