The #$%^#& front end clunking sound.
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From: Louisville, Kentucky
Formerly: 2007 e63; 2012 GL450
The #$%^#& front end clunking sound.
I have read many threads about the "clunk" sound from the front end. I have it, from the front passenger wheel well, usually at slower speeds, and its driving me insane.
My 2012 GL450 is a CPO car, and I am hell bent on them solving this problem before the upcoming expiration of the CPO coverage.
Can you wise folks please share any and all thoughts on what I want to insist they check at the next service to try to solve the problem. I want to make a list for my service advisor.
From the threads, the list I have is:
1. Sway bar/anti-roll bar end links
2. control arm bushings (is this same as "front bushings"?)
3. Right front knuckle
4. CV shaft
Anything I am missing?
My 2012 GL450 is a CPO car, and I am hell bent on them solving this problem before the upcoming expiration of the CPO coverage.
Can you wise folks please share any and all thoughts on what I want to insist they check at the next service to try to solve the problem. I want to make a list for my service advisor.
From the threads, the list I have is:
1. Sway bar/anti-roll bar end links
2. control arm bushings (is this same as "front bushings"?)
3. Right front knuckle
4. CV shaft
Anything I am missing?
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From: Emmett, ID, USA
2007 GL450
I have read many threads about the "clunk" sound from the front end. I have it, from the front passenger wheel well, usually at slower speeds, and its driving me insane.
My 2012 GL450 is a CPO car, and I am hell bent on them solving this problem before the upcoming expiration of the CPO coverage.
Can you wise folks please share any and all thoughts on what I want to insist they check at the next service to try to solve the problem. I want to make a list for my service advisor.
From the threads, the list I have is:
1. Sway bar/anti-roll bar end links
2. control arm bushings (is this same as "front bushings"?)
3. Right front knuckle
4. CV shaft
Anything I am missing?
My 2012 GL450 is a CPO car, and I am hell bent on them solving this problem before the upcoming expiration of the CPO coverage.
Can you wise folks please share any and all thoughts on what I want to insist they check at the next service to try to solve the problem. I want to make a list for my service advisor.
From the threads, the list I have is:
1. Sway bar/anti-roll bar end links
2. control arm bushings (is this same as "front bushings"?)
3. Right front knuckle
4. CV shaft
Anything I am missing?
Will it fix it? Entirely? Hell no. At least, if it does, I'll sing many songs.
