Loud Clunking when turning wheel hard left or right
12-28-2010, 12:16 PM
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2002 CLK 430
Loud Clunking when turning wheel hard left or right
I've got a 2002 CLK with 75k on it. I had brakes and rotors installed last year. Recently, there's been two things going on.
1.) I notice the smell of burnt rubber every time I pull the car into the driveway after driving...I'm thinking it might be a slightly stuck caliper.
2.) When I turn the wheel all the way to the left or right and go over about 5 mph there's a clunking noise, almost sounds like the wheels are slipping. The car is also pulling to the right and I just noticed the left front wheel is wearing on the outside irregularly.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance!
1.) I notice the smell of burnt rubber every time I pull the car into the driveway after driving...I'm thinking it might be a slightly stuck caliper.
2.) When I turn the wheel all the way to the left or right and go over about 5 mph there's a clunking noise, almost sounds like the wheels are slipping. The car is also pulling to the right and I just noticed the left front wheel is wearing on the outside irregularly.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance!
12-28-2010, 12:26 PM
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Many people overlook the steering gear bolts. Here is a link that will explain what to do. It takes about 15 minutes and anyone who can change a tire and owns a torque wrench should be able to do it.
