Do rear independent suspension have upper and lower control arms?
When a vehicle has independent rear suspension, it may have upper and lower A-Arms, trailing arms, or some other unique design that fits the shape of the vehicle.
What causes a creaking noise in a Mercedes Benz?
The control arm bushings on your Mercedes Benz take most of the force during braking, cornering and heavy acceleration. 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.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz suspension is creaking?
Listen for a “creaking” noise coming from the suspension while driving at low speeds. Ball Joints – Using an appropriate sized pry bar pry between the control arm and the spindle to determine if there is any play in the ball joint or where the ball joint is pressed into the control arm.
Why does my C class car make a rattle noise?
Thanks for your thoughts. check your guide arm bushings, on the c class they are known to fail often. they cause a clunking noise in the front end going over bumps. will also cause noise on any road. My car just started making a rattle/klunk as you describe and I’ve been trying to identify the source.
Can a caster be changed on a multi link suspension?
Multi-link suspensions require alignment any time the suspension components are disassembled. When aligning, start at the rear first setting up the camber, then the toe. Caster is fixed by the design of the suspension and cannot be changed, except by replacement of damaged parts.
Why is my rear suspension making a thunk noise?
Rear suspensions, though, are more likely to have problems with the control arms and linkages that connect them. Sway bar end-links are also suspect, as are strut mounts. Generally speaking, the deeper the thud or thunk, the bigger the problem.
Why does my car make a clicking noise when I Turn Left?
So, bearing noise that gets louder when you turn left means a problem on the right, and vice versa. Wheel bearings can also emit a clicking noise, but so can rear drum brakes and failed drum brake shoes. If you have drums and hear clicking, check those out before you assume a bad wheel bearing.
How to troubleshoot rear suspension noise test drive?
How to Troubleshoot Rear Suspension Noise Test Drive. The first step to diagnosis is a test drive, and for that you’ll need a smooth and empty road, a parking lot… Constant Noises — Wheel, Tire or Wheel Bearing. Constant noises don’t usually mean a problem with the suspension as… Noises Over