[W126 Coupe] Front Left Noise

[Mister McGoo]

A heavy rattling noise, possibly a couple of loose clunks when hitting largish bumps?  More predominant on one side or the other but can be felt in the steering wheel?
 
Most likely you need what Iain Gunn pictured.  Strut Rod Bushing Kit   126 330 11 35.
 
Check the strut from the steering assembly running towards the rear and connects through the "frame".  The Yankee passenger (or right) side bushing mounts by the downward exhaust pipe.  If the bushing is shot, likely the rubber boot is cracked and falling apart also... and is easily visible.  If in doubt raise the car and check for looseness in the strut rod at the bushing.  
 
It's easy to locate, but not quite as easy to change.  The bushing kits are about $90 each.
 
-Bellamy  


From: XKEOTS at aol.comDate: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:38:52 -0400To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comSubject: [W126 Coupe] Front Left NoiseHi SEC Heads!I need a little input please.My 1989 560 SEC is making a loose noise in the front left when hitting a decent size pot hole.It almost sounds like one of my shocks has a loose bushing but it is a brand new shock or something has worn or wearing out.I feel it in the steering wheel too. My wife tells me that I have a problem as she can't hear it (but that's a woman with no car knowledge) but I do.I recently changed the wheel bearings, all of the tie rods & ends, the center link and the center shock.It doesn't happen on a normal smooth road or small bumps.Where should I look?ThanksJack1989 560 SEC1980 450 SL 
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