KMAC Bushings shot??
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W211 P030 E63 AMG // W204 C63 Coupe
KMAC Bushings shot??
Brought in my car for service after hearing a creak sound in the front end. Sounded like coming from the front left strut (recently replaced arnot) Needed an alignment for my winter wheel setup too.
Have had KMAC bushings installed since last summer (2014) and now dealership says they are shot. Supposedly they're making a noise when the steering wheel turns and there is too much play.
I don't feel any vibration, pulling, or anything out of the ordinary.. All I hear is a creak when moving slow.
Have had KMAC bushings installed since last summer (2014) and now dealership says they are shot. Supposedly they're making a noise when the steering wheel turns and there is too much play.
I don't feel any vibration, pulling, or anything out of the ordinary.. All I hear is a creak when moving slow.
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Check the strut. I had a creak at low speed, full lock that was driving me crazy for months after installing an Arnott front strut. I finally got the car on jack stands under the control arms. I had a helper turn the wheel back and forth and isolated the creak to the strut under the dust boot.
I took off the boot and sure enough, it was binding. I sprayed the inner shaft liberally with Wurth HHS lubricant. Reinstalled the boot and it's been good ever since.
Hopefully, it's not your Kmacs
I took off the boot and sure enough, it was binding. I sprayed the inner shaft liberally with Wurth HHS lubricant. Reinstalled the boot and it's been good ever since.
Hopefully, it's not your Kmacs
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W211 P030 E63 AMG // W204 C63 Coupe
I hope it's not the bushings, I emailed Kevin so let's see what he responds with..
I think it's definitely the strut, I've heard about complaints from people about Arnot and creaks/noises..
I think it's definitely the strut, I've heard about complaints from people about Arnot and creaks/noises..
