Why do Mercedes cars have their steering wheel slightly offset to the left?
Mainly because it’s a waste of space and drivers are position to get the best view ahead. In right hand drive cars you tend to drive on the left hand side of the road and vice versa in countries that drive on the right hand side of the road.
What is an offset driving position?
We are supposed to be either standing or lying down. In addition to that, many modern cars have driving positions that are slightly offset. This is when the pedals are at a different angle to the seat. Sometimes the steering wheel can be at another angle again.
Why are steering wheels offset?
If engineers design a large arm rest on the door, then there needs to be enough space to allow drivers to comfortably turn the wheel with their left arm. Moving the seat further inward negates the point of the arm rest, so instead they slightly offset the steering wheel.
Why does my Mercedes make a clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel?
Today I jacked the front end of the car up and turned the steering wheel from side to side. No noise at all. No play in steering wheel. Steering seems nice and tight. The steering box bolts are also torqued to spec. Based on this info…what could it be? I can also feel the clunk right under my feet as Im driving.
What makes a Mercedes Benz front end Shimmy?
These forces can be extreme and cause the rubber bushings to fatigue and crack causing a front-end vibration or shimmy. Signs of failure are common and are often accompanied with a “creaking” noise from the suspension. Other components such as wheel bearings, ball joints and sway bar links should be inspected at the same time.
Are there swaybar links on the front of a Mercedes Benz?
Just left the parts counter at the Benz dealership in Maryland. two different parts guys were checking the computer. they said the 2002 CLK55 AMG Convertible has no endlinks/swaybar links up front. Is that accurate?? I had a worn out steering damper/stabilizer that clunked when wheels turned past a certain degree, have you checked that out?
What do you need to know about Mercedes Benz suspension?
As a driver, you may begin to hear “creaking” noises and/or notice front-end vibrations or shimmying, when going over road humps or hitting one of many of Austin’s pot-holes. These are indicators that your Mercedes Benz’s suspension needs attention.
What causes a sharp movement on the steering wheel?
Kickback is a sharp or rapid movement by the steering wheel everytime the front tires hit a hole or bump in the road. Although some kickback are normal and unavoidable, excessive kickback can be caused by: Possible Cause #1: Low or uneven tire pressure. Possible Cause #2: Sagging springs.
Today I jacked the front end of the car up and turned the steering wheel from side to side. No noise at all. No play in steering wheel. Steering seems nice and tight. The steering box bolts are also torqued to spec. Based on this info…what could it be? I can also feel the clunk right under my feet as Im driving.
Just left the parts counter at the Benz dealership in Maryland. two different parts guys were checking the computer. they said the 2002 CLK55 AMG Convertible has no endlinks/swaybar links up front. Is that accurate?? I had a worn out steering damper/stabilizer that clunked when wheels turned past a certain degree, have you checked that out?
How much is the rear corner bumper on a Mercedes?
W639 V-Class/Vito 2004-2014 Rear corner Bumper (L/H) £112.78 W242/W247 B Class 2011 on Bonnet Star Replacement – Genuine £30.90 W246 B Class 2011-2018 Brake Pad (Manual)