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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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is this a spindle or maybe a CV issue?
When accelerating and turning to the left or right (say from a dead stop at a stop sign), I get a binding/grinding type of feel through the steering rack, and the issue is clearly audible.

I did see this old thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...something.html

But it isn't so much of a clunk as a grind.

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Bearings, CVs or Differential
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Originally Posted by McGG
When accelerating and turning to the left or right (say from a dead stop at a stop sign), I get a binding/grinding type of feel through the steering rack, and the issue is clearly audible.

I did see this old thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...something.html

But it isn't so much of a clunk as a grind.

Thoughts?
I have the same issue. Started happening with the colder weather -30C out here.. First I thought it was the power steering issue but now I am thinking it is something to do with ESP/ABS sensors. I hope that is the case, otherwise it almost sounds like shot transfer case or a bad axle.
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Yes... Same here. Started when the weather here in Calgary got to about - 30.
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Clogged power steering filter.
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Clogged power steering filter.
Awesome! Thanks.
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Clogged power steering filter.
Changed the power steering filter - basically the steering fluid reservoir, the filters are inside. I still have the described noise when cold, it sounds like it has become less pronounced but it is still there... It goes away after the car warms up.
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Mine seems to have stopped. But it also has gotten warmer here.

Also, I wouldn't put it past the Stealership to have just been random about their diagnosis.
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Mine seems to have stopped. But it also has gotten warmer here.

Also, I wouldn't put it past the Stealership to have just been random about their diagnosis.
Yep, I am in Calgary too. Looking forward to that +14 forecast this coming Sunday)
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