suspension bumping/rattle noise - Benzworld.org

sarmstrong · 02-12-2006, 02:07 PM

Any suggestions on where my noise is comming from. I just purchesed a 98 E320, 95K miles. While driving over small bumps or slowly over a rough section I hear a bumping/ rattle coming from front right side. Sounds like a loose sway bar, but upon inspection all "?seems?" tight> shocks, spring,exhaust,sway bar. There is no noise while pushing on fender and there are NO squeeks...just sounds like someone is lightly tapping on passanger floor board with a hammer??????????????????
Thanks,
S

lexrex · 02-12-2006, 04:27 PM

I have the same noise. Am taking it in this week. Will let you know what it is.

I suspect mine is a worn sway bar link, shock mount, or exhaust rattle.

Parrot of Doom · 02-12-2006, 07:16 PM

I had the same thing, 2 new links and it was gone. Cheap as well.

sarmstrong · 02-12-2006, 11:20 PM

Yes, please let me know what you find out and I willhave the same thing checked on mine
Thank You!

gikser · 02-13-2006, 09:13 PM

just did 2 new links,and replaced the actual swaybar bushings as well.no more noise at all total of 30 min. to install and 40 bucks for all the parts.

lexrex · 02-15-2006, 05:28 PM

Mine turned out to be a bad shock absorber. Unfortunately, parts & labor for the 4Matic front shocks are $$$.