[W124] front-end creak

[Carl-Inge Svingeseth]

Have the suspension bushes been put in with grease before mounting? If not
this will make lots of noise and be faster worn out. More than that I don't
know. 

Calle

-----Original Message-----
From: w124list-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:w124list-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Scott
Sent: 30. januar 2007 20:18
To: w124list at mbcoupes.com
Subject: [W124] front-end creak


I have a noise in the front end that occurs usually when I
brake while backing up, but sometimes during hard braking
going forward.  The sound is a loud creaking sound - like a
heavy metal gate being opened on rusted hinges.  It is not a
continuous sound, but is heard ONLY momentarily during the
transition time when the brakes are first applied and the
suspension is absorbing a lot of energy.  It seems that it
May occur as the suspension settles from a hard stop as
well.  Definitely coming from the front.

Lower ball joints, rod ends, drag link, & steering box have
all been replaced recently - I expected the noise to go away
when that was done, but it didn't change.  

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Scott Kelley

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