Squeaky left front suspension
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From: St Louis, MO
'98 E3204-Matic Wagon
Squeaky left front suspension
Hello all,
Just thought I'd ask before the car ('98 E3204M Wagon, 71k mi) goes in next week to formally check it out so here goes:
After my car has sat for a few hours, the driver's front suspension has a faint, but audible squeak over bumps (backing out of driveway, etc) and uneven pavement. It goes away after a few minutes of driving, as though there's an oiled busing or something that takes a few miles to get lubricated.
I have had the "coil spring sealing recall" thing done last year and have not had any problems/noises up till now. It happened about a week after I did a 1 day driver's school with it where it was driven mildly aggressive, as it still has the bone stock suspension, but 17" '04 E500 5-spokes with 235-45-ZR17 tires.
The car drives/steers fine and I sense no looseness and hear no "clunking", which seems to be somewhat common. I jacked it up and pushed/pulled on all the suspension and drivetrain and nothing appears to be loose, no torn boots, etc.
Anyone run into this before or have any ideas?
Dan
-'98 E3204W
-'88 E28 M5
Just thought I'd ask before the car ('98 E3204M Wagon, 71k mi) goes in next week to formally check it out so here goes:
After my car has sat for a few hours, the driver's front suspension has a faint, but audible squeak over bumps (backing out of driveway, etc) and uneven pavement. It goes away after a few minutes of driving, as though there's an oiled busing or something that takes a few miles to get lubricated.
I have had the "coil spring sealing recall" thing done last year and have not had any problems/noises up till now. It happened about a week after I did a 1 day driver's school with it where it was driven mildly aggressive, as it still has the bone stock suspension, but 17" '04 E500 5-spokes with 235-45-ZR17 tires.
The car drives/steers fine and I sense no looseness and hear no "clunking", which seems to be somewhat common. I jacked it up and pushed/pulled on all the suspension and drivetrain and nothing appears to be loose, no torn boots, etc.
Anyone run into this before or have any ideas?
Dan
-'98 E3204W
-'88 E28 M5
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From: Alpharetta, GA
1997 E420
E420 w same problem.
Shop said it might be the upper control arm joint. I thought it might be a bad shock or something. I have the exact same symptoms as you...usually after it sat overnight, etc. then when driven for a while it goes away. Does not happen in the winter months.
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From: Chesapeake, VA
97 E420 with 57k miles
I had the same problem
I was experiencing the same problem with my 97 E 420 with 60k miles on it. The problem was the upper left control arm. Dealer also replaced both lower control arms and bushings as well as the left lower shock absorber. All under warranty so I have no idea of the cost. Good Luck!
