creaky steering

[boxer 01]

hi since the last couple of days a very annoying creaking noise has started coming from near side front wheel area of my w211 e320 sport which is on an 07 plate, the noise only appears when crawling or stationary and steering wheel is turned. i was wondering if the spring has broke or a drop link seized up. if anyone has any ideas it will be of great help.
regards
boxer

 

[stwat]

Lower ball joint would be my guess.

 

[boxer 01]

Lower ball joint would be my guess.

thanks do you reckon it would be ok to drive till i get to a garage and would it be a big job.
regards boxer

 

[Lecky]

Have you looked at my post @ 9:44 titled solved - creaking steering? Sounds very similar.

 

[MJH]

The lower ball joint, it's a commen issue. Just had both mine done as the right had starting making a noise and there was a small amount of play in both.

Even if it's not this, get it in a checked as soon as you can. Not worth risking a failure when it comes to brakes, steering or suspension.

Mike