Terry123

Hi I have an opportunity to fix/upkeep/upgrade a few things in my car and I would like to start with the suspension. The car has over 77 k miles is in very good condition always maintained properly but when I turn the steering wheel all the way I hear a little clinking noise. What could it be?

STEERING RACK & PINION or Drag link or tie rod?

In order to refresh my suspension - not that I need it - but a mechanic owns me a favor, shall I replace the

Tie rod? bushings? shocks? and if so what brand would you recommend?

If you have some parts for sale that may fit my car I may be interested.

Thanks

MarcusF

Sounds like the steering gear bolts haven't been tightened. It's a five minute service that's supposed to be done every 4 years or 50,000 miles. Look up the spec and do not over torque them.

Terry123

MarcusF thank you so much

Serndipity

Every 4 years or 50,000 miles, the steering gear bolts (W208 CLK and W202 C-class) should be torqued.

The spec is 70 Nm / 51 foot pounds.

The bolts are accessed by removing the driver's side front wheel.

At that point, the three bolts are staring at you, as shown in the see enclosed photo.

Terry123

Serndipity thank you for taking the time to respond and post a photo .