Axle noise while turning after replacement - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

barry12345 · #16 07-26-2019, 11:52 AM

If you suspect spring contact. Wrap some masking tape around the axle to show it occurring. Light contact of steel against steel may not leave a noticable mark initially.

Frank Reiner · #17 07-26-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Looks like Your right axle is rubbing your coil spring. Maybe it is a little larger diameter than the other.

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Originally Posted by Maximan1

I agree that it looks like it may be hitting the spring. Axle looks very close to the spring on both videos, but on the right side the noise seems to coincide with the suspension moving.

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Originally Posted by barry12345

If you suspect spring contact. Wrap some masking tape around the axle to show it occurring. Light contact of steel against steel may not leave a noticable mark initially.

The closest potential point of contact, the rubber joint boot, is 3/4" away from the spring; the closest point on the shaft itself is 2" away.

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POB · #18 07-26-2019, 02:12 PM

Sorry for the confusion guys! It is the same video but not sure why it’s there twice, I’m not fluent in html. Yes, it’s the left axle. I’m going to check them to see if there are any rub marks on the boots near the spring.