Suspension creaking
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From: norcal
1996 S320 SWB, 1998 S600
Suspension creaking
Need help on pinpointing my creaking front suspension noise.
I changed the front shocks recently.
Sounds like drivers side control arm/bushing, or something in that area. MyS320 has 162k miles on the od. Any tips would be great.
I changed the front shocks recently.
Sounds like drivers side control arm/bushing, or something in that area. MyS320 has 162k miles on the od. Any tips would be great.
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From: Between Honolulu and Offutt.
1998 and 2002 SL 500, 2014 E550 Convertible
Golly napaAl! Lucky day for you also! Mine had the same problem last week...changed the front shocks, lower and upper control arm, and sway bar bushings. No more noise! Now the rear is squeaking! I was told the upper bushings on the struts....we'll see.
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From: Between Honolulu and Offutt.
1998 and 2002 SL 500, 2014 E550 Convertible
I saturated the bushings for 2 days using "Corrision X" the red can. Used a thin blade screwdrive to make an opening between the bar and bushing and sprayed the heck out of it. They slid right off...used marine/boat grease and installed them.
