W210 E55 Steering /suspension HELP
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W210 E55 Steering /suspension HELP
Ok guys, need help here...I first posted a question regarding the softness I have been feeling with the steering wheel, changing the damper isnt the solution since our cars dont have a separate steering damper like the older Benzes. This how I would describe it besides being soft..if I let go of the steering wheel, any slight imperfection in the road, will cause the car to steer one way or the other.. I know that to a certain degree this is normal, specially with the 245 front tires, but it does seem to be more amplified now. Control arm bushings were changed 1K miles ago, Alignment was done same time, so I know thats not it. Suspension seem fine, tires basically new....any ideas??
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Could it be the wheels bearings
Ok guys, no responses yet ..I guess I am stumped. The last thing left which I havent checked...wheel bearings...would they cause the steering to feel a little too soft? In the next day or so I will put the car up on the lift and check, if someone has had any similar experience specially needing new wheels bearing , would you please let me know.
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Wheel bearings can cause an instability, I actually had a right front fail catastrophically going 80 MPH. I had performed a service about 1000 miles before that and checked the suspension thoroughly. It caused me to replace both front bearings(well, one for obvious reasons, along with a hub, and a spindle) out of extreme caution. I am still surprised that it happened, since I checked the bearings. All this was at about 60000 miles.
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Is the car lowered?
How old are the shocks? Correct Type for lowered car if Lowered ? Sticky shocks can cause this
Who did the alignment? do you have the print out before and after?
Bumpsteer might be a cause if lowered
How old are the shocks? Correct Type for lowered car if Lowered ? Sticky shocks can cause this
Who did the alignment? do you have the print out before and after?
Bumpsteer might be a cause if lowered
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Wheel bearings can cause an instability, I actually had a right front fail catastrophically going 80 MPH. I had performed a service about 1000 miles before that and checked the suspension thoroughly. It caused me to replace both front bearings(well, one for obvious reasons, along with a hub, and a spindle) out of extreme caution. I am still surprised that it happened, since I checked the bearings. All this was at about 60000 miles.
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Was the Ride Height inspected when the car was aligned?
I Have seen this when I Did Alignments... Most shops do not check this..
This can be corrected via different spring pads.
I Have seen this when I Did Alignments... Most shops do not check this..
This can be corrected via different spring pads.
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Thanks for your help Mark. Regard,
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Did The alignment shop add weight to the drivers seat/floor 150lbs ?
Also was the fuel tank full?
Please remeasure the car L/R sides basic measurement use a tape measure from a Level area..Alignment Rack is level..Ground to wheel well arch
Also when the front end was raised off the ground to install the front alignment
device either laser or mirror did the shop allow the front end to resettle?
As that will cause a false reading
Interested in the cause of this ....
Also Please inspect the balljoints as a binding/sticky balljoint can cause this as well
Also was the fuel tank full?
Please remeasure the car L/R sides basic measurement use a tape measure from a Level area..Alignment Rack is level..Ground to wheel well arch
Also when the front end was raised off the ground to install the front alignment
device either laser or mirror did the shop allow the front end to resettle?
As that will cause a false reading
Interested in the cause of this ....
Also Please inspect the balljoints as a binding/sticky balljoint can cause this as well
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Wow Mark...way above my paygrade!!! if you know what I mean !!! Thank you for all the pointers. The car is going in soon ( As soon as I get the adjustable arms from Lensolo ) to swap the springs, Eibachs Pro instead of the H&R , I really wanted the KW but I had to save some $ for the new brakes. I will make sure that the alignment is done according to your pointers, I really appreciate all the insight and help. Will report the results hopefully sooner than later.
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Sorry guys when I was in NY I never took my car in the snow...I did once only and I think I drove for a block and came right back to the garage... I am not sure what tires are you running but you would need some serious snow tires for this car to drive in the snow.... if your car is running fine on dry pavement , then I seriously doubt if it has anything to do with steering or bearings...it is the tires. Mark Cummings alerted me to an issue with the differential ... but again ... I think thats vibration which would be dry or wet.. thats my 2c , keep us posted.