Question about squeaking noise from '03 S500
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2003 S500 4Matic
Question about squeaking noise from '03 S500
I started hearing a chirping sound from the suspension when I go over minor bumps or imperfections on the road...
Any idea what it could be?
Im bringing it to the dealer next week...
Please advise...
Any idea what it could be?
Im bringing it to the dealer next week...
Please advise...
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2003 S500 4Matic
The noise isnt there anymore.
I'm taking it in tomorrow for an oil change and all of that...
So I will mention it to them...
Thanks for your help!
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Yep... Left lower ball joint and Right upper Control arm had to replaced.. Its now completely fixed... $1700 (cost), but they covered 50% of parts through the Warranty even though its at 51,500 miles! So, the final total was $1100.xx
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my bad for not getting the car inspected prior to purchase, but i can't believe this S55 which has been MB dealer only serviced did not previously find these problems in the past 6 yrs(starmark expired aug 06). by way of background, car had 82k miles at expiration, and currently has 91k miles. Do you think the prior MB dealer should have caught these?
My friend just took a look and gave me these observations:
1) Front control arm struts are shot: 2 pieces + 1.5hr labor
2) Lower ball joints has play on both sides: 2 pieces x 2, + 4hrs labor
3) Lower control arm joint where the strut sites has significant amount of play..Special order item, but only about 0.75 hrs of extra labor if you do the lower ball joints.
4) Tie rode ends has play- x2 and about 0.5hr of labor
5) Front wheel bearings needs to be adjusted. I can repack the front bearings and adjustment.
6) Upper control arm ball joints have very minimal movement...it can be left alone for a bit.
My friend just took a look and gave me these observations:
1) Front control arm struts are shot: 2 pieces + 1.5hr labor
2) Lower ball joints has play on both sides: 2 pieces x 2, + 4hrs labor
3) Lower control arm joint where the strut sites has significant amount of play..Special order item, but only about 0.75 hrs of extra labor if you do the lower ball joints.
4) Tie rode ends has play- x2 and about 0.5hr of labor
5) Front wheel bearings needs to be adjusted. I can repack the front bearings and adjustment.
6) Upper control arm ball joints have very minimal movement...it can be left alone for a bit.
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