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Old 09-17-2010, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 87tdwagen View Post
Usually the checkstraps on w124's have no adjustment to them other than lining them up when mounting. They work or they fail. Generally creaking means they are on their way out. At $12 each, just replace them at the first sign of trouble. You can lube the channels on which the spring-loaded ball sockets ride and see if that helps, but usually when the noise or stiffness begins they are failing, and need to be replaced.
My drivers door is beginning to creak. Thanks for the heads up on that. I guess I will just go ahead and replace the front. It seems like there is only 1 part #....Are they all the same for Left vs right?

For tightening the bolt on the door panel side of the door, what position should the door be at? Closed/1st/wide open?
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