I've noticed a sqeaking sound from the front right suspension in my'97 C230 w/41k miles. It squeaks when driving on roads with alot of small dips and irregularities in the pavement, but not neccisarily rough pavement with potholes, etc. From what I can tell it squeaks only when the suspension compresses significantly.
I haven't noticed any decrease in ride quality, responsiveness, etc., only the noise. I'd like to know what could be causing this noise, and if it should be fixed immediatly, or if it can wait. Thanks for any help.

C230

Sorry I can't offer any advice, but I've noticed the same problem with my '97 C230 (134 000 Km). However, I would describe the sound as a 'creak'. Mine seems to come and go, is dependent on the outside temperature (the cooler, the more noticeable), and primarily affects the rear suspension. Similarly, I have not noticed any decreases in performance.

I've been meaning to post this problem earlier, but due to the hotter weather up here in the Great White North, I haven't heard it lately and it's slipped my mind. Although that could be related to drinking too much beer at the cottage which may have negatively affected my memory (just reinforcing Canadian preconceptions).

I noticed a bad creaking sound with my '88 420SEL when it got real cold, but this is all the time, no matter what the temperature. Anyone have have any advice?

have someone bounce the veh up and down
while you feel the upper and lower ball joints.
seen quiet a few uppers give off noise

Thanks. If that is the problem, would it be expensive to have fixed?

can't give a quote on cost , if you can conirm the source
shop the dealer or your favorite indie.deler and a reputable
idie should charge around the same for parts

if that's your mileage i would go back to the a dealer a see if they'll cover it under warranty.if they don't go to your regional rep and hound them for results

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'95 s500 (bought for wife but can't bear to share!!!) 125kms
'92 legend 180kms
'88 tbirdturbo(fantastic car-only regular maint.)120kms
'87 mustang gt(gone)
'86 tbirdturbo(gone)
'85 mustang gt(gone-but not forgotten)

I had the same "creak" in my '97 C280 - the drag link and ball joints were replaced and it went away. Cost some bucks though.

Mark E.
Ft. Lauderdale

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Mark E.
Miami, FL
2 X 1997 C280

No, it's no longer under warranty. Thanks for your suggestions.