Hi,

I recently started feeling and hearing a slight popping sound when I turn my steering wheel in either direction. The problem is more prominent when the steering wheel is turned while the car is not moving.

Any ideas what this may be ?

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1987 300E

any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

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1987 300E

Tierods, balljoints come to mind. Loose steering box or lugnuts are probably less likely.

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

also could be dry ball joints.

if so grease inserted into the boot with a needle attachment on your grease gun will often get a few more years out of it before having to do new ball joints. as long as they aren't loose.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks for the help.

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1987 300E