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Old 06-21-2009, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bsmuwk View Post
I would think strut mounts are worn out causing the strut to bang up against the body and make that knock noise.

Check for cracks on the bushings/mounts.
the w126 suspension is the same as the w123's. The only exception on the 560sel is the sls.

check the play of the guide rod bushing. you can eyeball your shocks by seeing if you can see any oil starting leak out of them.
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