E320 steering tight/squeeks
09-30-2010, 11:21 AM
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E320 steering tight/squeeks
Hi all,
Today I drove my friend's 150k mi E320 Wagon(that I sold him at 112k mi)...it was fun being in it again.
However, I noticed that the power steering seemed very tight, especially at low speeds(fine once starts going). This feels very different than what I recalled, and I wonder if the symptom is due from power steering(one or more component) that needs repairs - any help?
Secondly, I noticed that the car squeeks - sounds like from the shock area. The suspension appears to drive okay, but the noise is very noticeable, especially if the radio is off. I had a louder sound than that w/ my prior S55 and it turned out to be front lower control arm. This one's not as noisy, and it sounds like it's more from rear - though it could just as easily be all four shocks. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thx.
Today I drove my friend's 150k mi E320 Wagon(that I sold him at 112k mi)...it was fun being in it again.
However, I noticed that the power steering seemed very tight, especially at low speeds(fine once starts going). This feels very different than what I recalled, and I wonder if the symptom is due from power steering(one or more component) that needs repairs - any help?
Secondly, I noticed that the car squeeks - sounds like from the shock area. The suspension appears to drive okay, but the noise is very noticeable, especially if the radio is off. I had a louder sound than that w/ my prior S55 and it turned out to be front lower control arm. This one's not as noisy, and it sounds like it's more from rear - though it could just as easily be all four shocks. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thx.
