I lifted up the drivers side tire on my 1985 300SD. When I pull the tire at the 3 o'clock position (right hand pulling tire), I hear a clunking sound, but when pulling on the 9 o'clock point (left hand pulling tire) I really don't hear much...

lowered the vehicle,

raised the passenger side and when pulling at both points as I did on the right tire, I feel play, but don't hear that same sound, lighter sound but equal play...

I am waiting for my son in law to come over so I can view the steering parts while he pulls on the tires, but thought this must be some common trouble and figured i would post this message.

the reason i am doing this is because of a flutter type clunking while braking at around 40 - 45 mph. and a single clunk/tap sound when hitting the brake pedal at 10 mph or less......

thought a caliper might be loose, but they are not.

is this the sound you would hear if the center link or steering damper was worn, or perhaps the pitman arm. Do pitman arms go bad?

was looking at info on braking support link and also idler arm......

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1985 300SD