SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL55 Suspension squeak?
07-19-2013, 06:34 PM
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2004 SL55 AMG Kompressor
SL55 Suspension squeak?
Anyone had an issue with the front of the car sounding like an old bed with squeaks and creaks? I thought it was from the lower front arm, changed it, noise still there....its embarassing! Upper arm? Lower arm? just change everything?
07-20-2013, 05:19 PM
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Remove, clean and lubricate the height sensor levers/ links. With age the rubber sockets dry up and start squeaking.
If not that- get a stethoscope, raise the car, remove wheel and pry at a suitable place to move the suspension up/ down. Have a friend listen to try to pinpoint the offending bushing.
If not that- get a stethoscope, raise the car, remove wheel and pry at a suitable place to move the suspension up/ down. Have a friend listen to try to pinpoint the offending bushing.
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07-20-2013, 06:40 PM
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Tried the stethoscope method, it resonates throughout the suspension, and impossible to pinpoint....so i ordered all the remaining ball joints for the front right, and hope one of em gets it.
07-20-2013, 10:56 PM
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no, they looked little and plastic and incapable of the horrendous screech eminating from the front...i'll give them some love non the less....
