Squeaking noise from front suspension?

[Neil K]

Hey guys , my W211 e320 cdi has developed a strange noise from the front suspension. It can only be described as a sort of creaking/like an old bed

When I push down on the front wings it creaks as when I am driving , the suspension feels fine itself but this noise is driving me crazy its only noticable when the windows down .Apart from the noise it handles spot on

Any ideas or rec. where best to take it Im based in Doncaster

Cheers in advance

Neil

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[208]

hi i had this problem once and took t my local garage and it was a broken coil spring

 

[renault12ts]

Spray some silicone lubricant on the rubber suspension parts.

 

[Neil K]

Many thanks

 

[BlackC55]

the ball joints can cause this noise when they get a bit seized up due to water ingress.

 

[Justin1600]

the ball joints can cause this noise when they get a bit seized up due to water ingress.

+1 is very common

 

[bing]

check dampers also.

 

[Neil K]

Just bought some silicone spray gonna give that a try ...coils look fine

 

[Neil K]

It appears that the squeaking also happens when I turn the steering wheel from side to side when stationary is that more than likely the ball joints anybody???

 

[effbee584]

You might have a broken spring, get them replaced before they really fail. One of mine did and the car was almost sitting on the tyre, turning the wheel made tyre hit wheel arch, needed breakdown truck to garage. Not expensive job.

 

[EDZ649]

Check the top mount.

 

[Neil K]

Quick update was the Suspension arm just needed greasing ...many thanks

£80+vat charged at Merc dealer