Hi, my 420 makes the occasional klunk in the right-front suspension. It usually happens when I am turning, as into a drive, and there is a change in elevation which flexes the suspension. It is one klunk, and it does not repeat, nor does it happen every time, and I haven't been able to reproduce it at will. I have good brake reaction arm joints (did it myself, about 5000 miles ago), and I cannot find any looseness in the ball joints by jacking up and prying on things. Shocks and tie rod ends seem tight. Car drives and tracks perfectly. I also can't find anything loose in the torsion bar or bushings. I thought you might have a similar experience and be able to offer advice.

Guide Rods - probability 88%

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Overhaul time. Rent a spring compressor and have at it. Lots of threads on the subject, like mine for instance.

A list o'parts

W126 Front steering suspension rebuild list

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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On the guide rods, do the 4 mounting bushings as well. I've read where some people spent a lot of time pressing them out at home. I looked at mine on the first car I did, and decided to bring the entire asembly to the local auto machine shop. Twenty bucks later, all done, and I didn't even sweat. I'd suggest the same for you.

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Fred
2009 ML350
2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport

my similar noise was upper control arms. The guide rod bushings only made noise when I went over bumps in the road.

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What the heck are those?

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Collapsed engine mounts can also make a clunking sound while turning.

Rob