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Creaking sound when turning
83 240D
Just started happening not that long ago. There is an audible creaking noise that can be heard when the steering wheel is turned. Seems to only happen when the car is cold or when it hasn't been driven in a long time. Once the car warms up, the noise generally goes away. Sounds vaguely familiar to noises I've heard when the power steering fluid was low in another car. I know this is stupid but how do I check the level in mine? Couldn't find any reservoir.
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-Dan 1983 240D AT, 163K running on VO, "The Patience Tester" |
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Your resevoir should be on the top right as you're looking at the engine. It should have a wing nut on the top securing the cap. Remove the wingnut and cap to check the level. There is also a filter in there submerged in the fluid.
If you need to change it, suck all the old fluid out using a turkey baster or a cheap hand pump you can get at any autoparts store and add new fluid. Scott
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Steering fluid/filter replacement
There's a tutorial for it at dieselgiant.com:
http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedespowersteeringfluidservice.htm Alternatively, it might be that the power steering belt is slipping under load. Check if the belt is slack.
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Staring me right in the face! Doh
Thanks will give a look tomorrow.
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-Dan 1983 240D AT, 163K running on VO, "The Patience Tester" |
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A creaking noise may be ball joint connected. Inspect for tears in the boots. Spray lube of some sort, see if it goes away.
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Checked PS fluid level, it was low. Fluid change at the proper level fixed the noise
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-Dan 1983 240D AT, 163K running on VO, "The Patience Tester" |
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Had this exact issue - torn tie rod boots... rusty inside... creaked when turning. Temp fix by oiling balls.... now all are replaced
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the sooner you start... the sooner you'll get done If it ain't broke, don't fix it.. Its always simpler to tell the truth... 2007 Honda Accord EX 2007 Honda Accord SE V6 96 C220 97 Explorer - Found Another Home 2000 Honda Accord V6 - Found Another Home 85 300D - Found Another Home 84 300D - Found Another Home 80 300TD - Found Another Home Previous cars: 96 Caravan 87 Camry 84 Cressida 82 Vanagon 80 Fiesta 78 Nova Ford Cortina Opel Kadet 68 Kombi Contessa |
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dwoloz, good to hear you had a simple fix. tobybul, I'm gonna have to do the entire front end of the SD. Torn boots all around, so far no noise. Occasional creak from CD.
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It's nice when it's that easy to repair.. I had that exact thing happen to me, and ended up having to replace the input shaft seal on the PS pump.
At least the MB's are nice and audible about letting you know when the fluid is low. I'd rather hear it moaning, than have to replace a pump. Has anyone else looked at the price of even a rebuilt? Ouch...
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I found its cheaper to get the tie rod assembly than individual tie rods if you are gonna get 2 for each side... also, on the connecting rod/sleeve of the tie rods, do not overtighten the bolt that pushes/compresses the sleeve. Too much force breaks the sleeve compresser ring. I had to reuse one from the old assembly.
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Doesn't that get the seat greasy? Curious as to how the replacement went.
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Well DAMNIT, its back
I don't appear to be leaking any power steering fluid as the level is still topped off but now the sound has returned. Going to first pick up a filter from the MB dealer and do a power steering fluid flush. If that doesn't work, time to get on my back again :-\
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-Dan 1983 240D AT, 163K running on VO, "The Patience Tester" |
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I had identical symptoms and apart from a whole bunch of worn suspension bushings and a tie rod replacement, it also turned out that the body was cracked where one of the suspension components mounted onto it.
Had that welded as part of the job and my 300sd ended up with a virtually new front end. Laser 4 wheel alignment .....Drives like a new car as a result...... |
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