Creaking noise from the front suspension
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Creaking noise from the front suspension
I've noticed a creaking noise coming from the front end of my 2000 E430 4Matic (63,000 miles) when stopping and/or turning. It seems to be coming from the front suspension.
Any thoughts on what could be causing it?
Any thoughts on what could be causing it?
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From: Alpharetta, GA
1997 E420
Sounds like upper control arms joints...I have the same issue with my '97 E420. My make more noise in the summer than winter. Shop says if you can live with the noise there is no safety issue with it...if you can't live with the noise you must replace both uppers.
I will be replacing mine in the next 30 days...Looking at $500-$600 installed.
This is a very common problem with the E class.
Good Luck
I will be replacing mine in the next 30 days...Looking at $500-$600 installed.
This is a very common problem with the E class.Good Luck
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1998 E430; 2007 Porsche 911 C4S Cabriolet; 2011 Expedition EL Limited; 2014 E350 Estate
I've been living with noise from the front end of my 98 E430 for well over a year now (actually it's the reason I started reading MB forums). I had the ball joints replaced at 80k miles and the noise continues.
For me, it seems to happen the most at low speed like driving out of my drive way or moving through an intersection. I can actually feel it thumping/rattling under my left foot when I am driving, but it goes away when I increase speed. My mechanic swears my suspension is fine.
For me, it seems to happen the most at low speed like driving out of my drive way or moving through an intersection. I can actually feel it thumping/rattling under my left foot when I am driving, but it goes away when I increase speed. My mechanic swears my suspension is fine.
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2010 E63 AMG, 2000 E430 Sport, Dodge Charger SRT8
Originally Posted by mgraeff
I've been living with noise from the front end of my 98 E430 for well over a year now (actually it's the reason I started reading MB forums). I had the ball joints replaced at 80k miles and the noise continues.
For me, it seems to happen the most at low speed like driving out of my drive way or moving through an intersection. I can actually feel it thumping/rattling under my left foot when I am driving, but it goes away when I increase speed. My mechanic swears my suspension is fine.
For me, it seems to happen the most at low speed like driving out of my drive way or moving through an intersection. I can actually feel it thumping/rattling under my left foot when I am driving, but it goes away when I increase speed. My mechanic swears my suspension is fine.
