Front-end clunk when turning
06-05-2020, 11:05 AM
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This was my fix
See those three screws? Each one one them had to be tightened between 1/8 and 1/4 turn. I did this by hand, so I expect to be doing it again at some point, probably at the next service interval. In any case, this solved to clunking problem.
07-03-2021, 06:53 AM
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Front end clunk when turning
Has anyone experienced hearing/feeling a noise from the front end when turning at slow speeds? The Dealer could hear and confirm the noise last week but not the culprit. They suspected a ball joint in the steering column and have ordered that part, but the sound seems to be triggered by a shifting of the weight, like when rolling over a gutter to get into a driveway amd not necessarily something in the steering column. They did mention there was a TSB on this. Any thoughts? 
problem or noise is still there ...
I don't know if it's safe but it only happens at low speeds and with weight distribution and when cold.
Mercedes should figure this out or do a recall!!!
07-03-2021, 04:13 PM
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Try this, it worked for me
I have w166 and the same thing is happening, we changed the bearing , control arms and used the special grease for steering knuckle ...
problem or noise is still there ...
I don't know if it's safe but it only happens at low speeds and with weight distribution and when cold.
Mercedes should figure this out or do a recall!!!
problem or noise is still there ...
I don't know if it's safe but it only happens at low speeds and with weight distribution and when cold.
Mercedes should figure this out or do a recall!!!
These screws need to be tightened.
09-13-2022, 07:13 AM
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Clunking on right side of 2007 230sport
I replaced both sway bars and stabilizer bushings and still have it ball joints look ok but can’t figure it out
I push down on front end and no sounds only when turn at low speeds and backing up and turning
what else could it be ? Control arms are next
I push down on front end and no sounds only when turn at low speeds and backing up and turning
what else could it be ? Control arms are next
