2019 C63s - Rubbing / Interference Noise - Front Left

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Feb 6, 2025 | 07:31 PM
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Recently started hearing a strange noise from the C63s, sounds like the front left side is rubbing or something is making contact when I go over bumps. Only the driver's front, nothing while driving at speed, but going over a speed bump or something and it makes a noise like the wheels are rubbing. Had a friend in the car notice the same thing.

I pulled the wheel and didn't see any signs of wear or rubbing anywhere on the tire or in the wheel well, and I shook everything I could get my hands on and didn't hear any clunking or see any signs of loose bolts or something detached. Only thing I noticed is a possible oil slick / sheen on a few components around the shock/strut.

I know the car has adaptive / adjustable suspension. FCPEuro seems to only list an air suspension for the front left, but I'm not sure that's right. I'm at a loss on what to check and how to check before I just start buying parts and throwing money at the problem or taking it to a shop for diagnosis.
-Bob
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Feb 7, 2025 | 11:17 AM
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Sorry, wrong sub - moved it. Can an admin delete this thread?
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Jan 4, 2026 | 08:47 PM
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I needed a new strut, wasn't the hardest to replace but it solved the issue.
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Mar 18, 2026 | 01:27 PM
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Quote: The boot is ripped, the grease has escaped and dirt has entered the joint. The clicking is the metal on metal, it will fail eventually. At this point you need to replace the 1/2 shaft / Axle assembly. Not a big deal.
Nope, it was a bad strut. Replaced it and all is good. Nothing to do with a boot or joint or grease or 1/2 shaft or axle.
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