front suspension clicking noise... need advice
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: the OC, So Cal
2000 CLK 320
front suspension clicking noise... need advice
I changed out the front suspension on a 00 CLK 320 using eibach springs and bilstein shocks, and redid the bushings on the lower control arm and changed out the ball joints.
After putting things back together, I am getting this annoying clicking noise over speed bumps. To clarify further, the noise happens not when the suspension is being compressed (when climbing over the speed bump) but when the suspension is being uncompressed (the wheels have reached the top of the speed bump and are going down). I have to drive over the speed bump pretty fast to replicate the noise and it doesn't happen if I'm driving too slow. The noise also happens when driving over roads that aren't perfectly smooth.
I brought it to a shop and he suggested the lower control arm may have been damaged or the bushings may not have been put in correctly. I put in a replacement set of lower control arms, from a used car with low miles, and he said the noise/clicking lessened but it seems the same. He suggested the lower subframe was damaged because I put in the bolt the wrong way (I don't think I did). I'm not sure if I completely agree that its lower subframe damage, I hope it's not. Both wheels are doing the clicking noise.
Any help/advice anyone can give to figure out this mystery would be greatly appreciated!!
After putting things back together, I am getting this annoying clicking noise over speed bumps. To clarify further, the noise happens not when the suspension is being compressed (when climbing over the speed bump) but when the suspension is being uncompressed (the wheels have reached the top of the speed bump and are going down). I have to drive over the speed bump pretty fast to replicate the noise and it doesn't happen if I'm driving too slow. The noise also happens when driving over roads that aren't perfectly smooth.
I brought it to a shop and he suggested the lower control arm may have been damaged or the bushings may not have been put in correctly. I put in a replacement set of lower control arms, from a used car with low miles, and he said the noise/clicking lessened but it seems the same. He suggested the lower subframe was damaged because I put in the bolt the wrong way (I don't think I did). I'm not sure if I completely agree that its lower subframe damage, I hope it's not. Both wheels are doing the clicking noise.
Any help/advice anyone can give to figure out this mystery would be greatly appreciated!!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,348
Likes: 2
From: Northern VA / DC
CLK 320 (2001) and 2015 GTR
did u remove the pads ? that will make that noise too.(or the pad is notperfectly on).
do u have a kmac camber kit? if so that will make it happen since the bushing are poly and very hard and take some times to break em in..
do u have a kmac camber kit? if so that will make it happen since the bushing are poly and very hard and take some times to break em in..
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: the OC, So Cal
2000 CLK 320
I did replace the rotors, I'll look into the pads and see if that's the problem. I'm hoping this can be fixed coz it's so annoying I'm ready to toss the car. Thanks for the tip. If anyone else has any other ideas, feel free to chime in.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,348
Likes: 2
From: Northern VA / DC
CLK 320 (2001) and 2015 GTR
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/l...8/CIMG8595.jpg
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: the OC, So Cal
2000 CLK 320
aah, the spring pads. the brake pads didn't make too much sense but I thought maybe I didn't know something you guys did. Yea, I put a 1 dot spring pad on and I'm sure they were put on. I used packing tape to tape the pads to the spring while installing to make sure they don't move during installation.
And missed the other question, no Kmac camber kit installed.
And missed the other question, no Kmac camber kit installed.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
