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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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Strange Noise

Ok, i have noticed that whenever i pull into a parking space and i turn the wheel pretty hard, it makes a noise like an aluminim can is being crushed. And just to clarify, there was no can under the tire, i checked!!!! The last time it happened i was making a hard right turn into a parking space. Also, when i make a U turn (turning left), the tires feel like they are jerking. Anyone had this problem or know what it is?
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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things with and without wheels
check your power steering lines routing they might be causing it
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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I had the same feeling in my 97 E320 when making sharp turns at low speed (into a parking space). It felt like I was rolling over uneven pavement or loose rocks/dirt... Took it to my trusty mechanic and it was the ball joints. Replaced both for short money (around $300) and the noise/feeling has gone away and the steering feels a lot tighter in slow sharp turns.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 03:08 AM
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Thanks for the advise. Im going to take it to the shop in about a week to get this taken care of.
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