Front upper suspension squeak - need help
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(W211) 08' Mercedes E350 - (E36) 95' 325IC BMW
Front upper suspension squeak - need help
Hello wonderful members,
I’ve got a 2008 E350 Base RWD sport (W211). I started to notice an intolerable squeak recently coming from the front passenger upper suspension(100%where I’ve been able to locate the sound). Can’t tell if it’s coming from the upper wishbone control arm bushings or somewhere in the strut. I’m I need of a few opinions on the noise so I’ve attached a short video of the low pitch squeak. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Colin
I’ve got a 2008 E350 Base RWD sport (W211). I started to notice an intolerable squeak recently coming from the front passenger upper suspension(100%where I’ve been able to locate the sound). Can’t tell if it’s coming from the upper wishbone control arm bushings or somewhere in the strut. I’m I need of a few opinions on the noise so I’ve attached a short video of the low pitch squeak. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Colin
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2006 E320 CDI
Hello wonderful members,
I’ve got a 2008 E350 Base RWD sport (W211). I started to notice an intolerable squeak recently coming from the front passenger upper suspension(100%where I’ve been able to locate the sound). Can’t tell if it’s coming from the upper wishbone control arm bushings or somewhere in the strut. I’m I need of a few opinions on the noise so I’ve attached a short video of the low pitch squeak. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Colin
I’ve got a 2008 E350 Base RWD sport (W211). I started to notice an intolerable squeak recently coming from the front passenger upper suspension(100%where I’ve been able to locate the sound). Can’t tell if it’s coming from the upper wishbone control arm bushings or somewhere in the strut. I’m I need of a few opinions on the noise so I’ve attached a short video of the low pitch squeak. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Colin
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03 Mercedes E500, 74 Vette, 93 Mirage River Racer 111mph. in 12 seconds, 94 Lincoln Mark VIII + NOS
I have had to use a grease needle to grease my 03's front end for several years now! I use a floor jack to raise the car slightly & take some weight off the front end & then apply the needle to the boots & grease!
Much cheaper than replacing the parts!
Much cheaper than replacing the parts!
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Joined: Aug 2019
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From: Boston, MA
(W211) 08' Mercedes E350 - (E36) 95' 325IC BMW
98K miles on it with all ball joints in the front replaced within past 6 months or so(ball joint on upper is new as well). Haven't done the upper control arms yet on either side, which may be the next step for me. I was really looking to rule out the strut/coilover because that fix is way out of my ball park right now.
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Joined: Aug 2019
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From: Boston, MA
(W211) 08' Mercedes E350 - (E36) 95' 325IC BMW
What kind of grease/grease needle do you use?
