MBDriver

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?

RobertG

check your power steering lines routing they might be causing it

smazur

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.

MBDriver

Thanks for the advise. Im going to take it to the shop in about a week to get this taken care of.