Strange Noise
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From: Southern California
2001 E 320
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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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.
