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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 03:18 AM
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W209 CLK55 - 2003
W209 - creaking from top mount

My 2003 / 120k CLK55 has developed a creaking from
what appears to be the top mount on one side, when turning.

Is this a typical failure mode and would replacing one or both make an improvement to steering that I could actually feel?

Would welcome experiences from others.
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 03:18 PM
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Can be a strut, upper ball joint or upper control arm bushing.
You can try to isolate the squeak with a can of spray lube one part at a time. Im betting on the strut.

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