[W126 Coupe] Front suspension creaks

[Jonathan Hodgman]

stab joint bushing=guide rod mount...:):)

Jonathan



On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 04:16:59 +0000, Mister McGoo <eelploot at hotmail.com> wrote:
>  
> 
> You should narrow down where the creak comes from. 
> 
> One cause of creaking in the front suspension is a seized strut rod bushing
> which is not that uncommon (Part No. 126 330 11 35 ... I just happen to have
> one in front of me on my desk.)  This bushing sometimes referred to a "stab
> joint bushing" is at the body end of the rod bracing backwards from the
> suspension to the "frame".  
> 
> Try grabbing this rod firmly and have someone move the car up and down.  If
> this is the problem you may feel it as vibration in the rod (while the
> bushing creaks) 
> 
> If this is your problem, the good news is that the creaking will eventually
> stop on its own.  
> 
> The bad news is the "creaking" will be replaced with a "clunking" or
> rattling noise every time that wheel hits a bump because it is now
> completely shot. 
> 
> At that stage, noise wise it can be confused as being a really bad tie rod
> end, but none are loose. 
> 
> Also, I can assure you it is MUCH easier to remove by waiting until it is
> clunking rather than creaking.
> 
>  
> >From: David Fatovic <coloradocroat at yahoo.com> 
> >Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> 
> >To: MBCOUPES <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> 
> >Subject: [W126 Coupe] Front suspension creaks 
> >Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 08:32:07 -0800 (PST) 
> > 
> >Are there any grease points on the front suspension? 
> > 
> >On my 85 SEC as well as my dad's 85 SEL Euro, the 
> >front suspension creaks all the time, mostly over 
> >slight bumps.  I am wondering if there are any grease 
> >points that I am not seeing.  If not, or there is 
> >another problem, what is it?  What should I look for? 
> > 
> >Thanks, 
> > 
> >David 
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