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Why does my front right wheel squeekPaul Montgomery - 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 - Steering & Suspension - 7/16/2010132k miles. When car turns on an incline or decline, there is a squeeking sound coming from the the right side. Also, it squeeks when I press down on the hood in that area. Could it be the ball joints or the upper control arm? That is what I was told-
7/16/2010 vince^_^It is possible but to be thorough you can also check your coil spring and/or shock absorber.
7/16/2010 Paul MontgomeryThanks, Vince. I will get all of those items checked. -
7/16/2010 vince^_^Your welcome Paul. Just post here if you have any more questions and if one of the member f the community knows about it he/she will answer it.
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Do i need shock absorbersTesty - 1992 Mercedes Benz 300E - Steering & Suspension - 7/12/2010squeaking sounds when turning and going over bumps-
7/12/2010 yboy82Yes it is possible that your shock absorber is worn, also check your coil spring condition (if you have one). You can inspect your shock absorbers if it’s worn and need to be replace just click this link http://www.automd.com/diagnose/inspection
•And if you want to inspect if your coil spring just click this link http://www.automd.com/diagnose/inspection
•Lastly if you want to have more idea on how to replace your shock absorber and/or coil spring just click this links
http://www.automd.com/.../ you will find here a step by step guide on how to replace your shock absorber and what tools are needed to do it
http://www.automd.com/.../ while in this link you will see a step by step guide on how to replace you coil spring and what tools are needed to do it
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I hit a pothole and the rear self leveling suspension hydraulic fluid leaked outGENE - 1986 Mercedes Benz 190E - Steering & Suspension - 7/9/2010I woulld like to convert this system to standard shock absorbers, Do it need different rear springs? What else may be needed?-
7/9/2010 ChiekotzPick up a set of H&R's for a non self leveling car (420, 300, 380....)install them w/ a set of Bilstein HD's. Pull your pump, buy the now neccesary plate and a new gasket to keep it from leaking.
You can leave everything else in place. I would cap off the lines just in case someone wants to bring it back to original spec down the road.
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Thh front end of my car is too low.gerald king - 2000 Mercedes Benz S430 - Steering & Suspension - 6/29/2010-
6/29/2010 Bobbyneed some more info. This is a low car. Does it have the origonal tires and wheels on it? Start by checking the shocks and springs.
6/29/2010 gerald kingI think the airmatic compressor is bad
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How do I FIX OR REPLACE MY POWER STEERING PUMPdavid workman - 1989 Mercedes Benz 420SEL - Steering & Suspension - 6/29/2010-
6/29/2010 yerbillis 499+taxStart by obtaining a repair guide for you vehicle. The next thing is very important...........Tools! You will need the repair guide to assist you with the procedure for removing the drive belt/s and other accesories mounted on the engine that may be in the way. The tools are extremely important because you may need to transfer the drive pulley from the old unit to the new unit which if not done properly can result in damage to the new unit.
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Just replaced the front right strut and the automatic system will not recalibrate ... now the engine will not turn oncadezt - 2001 Mercedes Benz S500 - Steering & Suspension - 6/15/2010car seems to be locked in protection mode and gear shift will not move out of park and electric system is not working properly ... some components turn on ... just not engine, sunroof and airmatic system to refill front end ... fuses are fine, no apparent damaged ...-
6/15/2010 BobbyThese have a specific procedure. Not sure but i think you also have to pressurize the strut. You have multiple problems going on here and the biggest thing is mercedes likes to keep there knowledge in house so finding good diagnostic help is hard and expensive. Try tackiling one thing at a time. the vehicle not moving out of gear is probably where you want to start. was this hapening before you went to replace the strut or is this a result after replacing the strut?
6/15/2010 cadeztyes, the battery issue happened after the strut was replaced ... and, the strut would not recalibrate or pressurize which caused there to be too much stress on the front end ... there has got to be a reason for this that started with the strut replacement ... i think, any other ideas ???
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The airmatic dc controle is not lifting the cartrevor farr - 2004 Mercedes Benz E500 - Steering & Suspension - 5/23/2010-
5/23/2010 JoeHello, I seem to have the same problem. Does your dashboard read 'Stop, Car too Low? thats what mine says. did you ever find out whats wrong?
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My rear suspension squeaks when i go over bumps or take turnsyahoodriver - 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2010-
5/19/2010 Bobbyprobably the shocks or buushings how many miles on the vehicle?
5/19/2010 yahoodriver70 k
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1972 mercedes 280se 4.5L.p/s pump sprays fluid out of lid when turned right or left.installed 2 remaned pumps already.dave - 1980 Mercedes Benz 280SE - Steering & Suspension - 5/18/2010minor leak at gear box.hoses not leaking.possible prob w/filter like ring in resovior? -
1972 mercedes 280se4.5 whats best way to bleed p/s system?dave - 1980 Mercedes Benz 280SE - Steering & Suspension - 5/18/2010 -
The chassis feels like it is bottoming on the frame when I go over bumps...badly...Dave Bolling - 1994 Mercedes Benz E320 - Steering & Suspension - 4/30/2010-
4/30/2010 AUTOTECNICACHECK YOUR STRUTS...lean on the front bumper)L or R side) and push it down hard a couple times,let it go,if its easy and it bounces back a couple of times by its self,your struts are in bad shape.IT SHOULD NOT BOUNCE BACK AT ALL BY ITS SELF.
ARE YOUR TIRES INFLATED CORRECTLY? low pressure often give the same feeling....
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Ignition lock cylinderAnthony L Smith - 1988 Mercedes Benz 420SEL - Steering & Suspension - 4/28/2010 -
Every time the suspension moves it makes a really loud creaking soundxzibito - 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 - Steering & Suspension - 4/26/2010Every time I go over a speed bump, or break,, actually every time the suspension moves..It makes a really loud creaking sounds with occasional popping. I've gone over numerous speed bumps and it seems to be the loudest when the back wheels go over (when the rear ...-
4/26/2010 Bobbycould really be anything your going to have to lift it up and check out the suspension.
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Whenever i shift drive or reverse,the back end lifts about 1.5 inches without the vehicle in motion.freddys 420 - 1989 Mercedes Benz 420SEL - Steering & Suspension - 4/24/2010have replaced f&r flexdiscs and center support and bearing . no movement in driveshaft area,-
4/24/2010 grt_wolfThat vehicles suspension system is fluid and electrically controled ,there are alot of possibilities from needing to clean the fluid and filtering system to bleeding out the system to checking the vehicles electrical ride control sensors . The easiest to check is the fluid condition and bleed the system .
5/3/2012 datzz2baddWhere is the suspension system located at?
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Loose stearing, play in the wheeljack cothren - 1988 Mercedes Benz 560SL - Steering & Suspension - 4/18/2010the stering is loose, 2 INCHES of play in the wheel-
4/18/2010 1910jdlsomething is loose take it to a shop soon
7/26/2011 MBlover99On my 87 560SL the tie rod ends (all 6) were worn out. Sometimes the idler arm bushings are worn and will cause this. (easy to change on a 300E but on the 560 harder cause you have to pull the starter). sure wish these Sl's had been available with an inline 6 and 5 spd...
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