W209 CLK240 rotational squeaking when going round corners?

[rich1068]

I've noticed when, for example, going round a roundabout a rotational squeaking/squealing that sounds like squeaky brakes on the disc. It's not brakes because I'm not using them but it has that wheel turning sound to it. Stops as soon as I straighten the steering wheel.

Sorry for the rubbish description but any ideas?

 

[Trickythemerc]

Park brake cable retaining clip broken. Cable rubbing on propshaft, it could be hidden behind exhaust heat shield towards the front of the car.

 

[W1ghty]

^^^^^ +1 for that

 

[rich1068]

Thanks for the suggestion you two

I'll have to get it on ramps to investigate that. But wouldn't it be rubbing and making the noise all the time? After posting I left work and did a couple of town roundabouts with the window cracked open a little. As a description only, it sounds just like pads rubbing unevenly on discs and then disappears as soon as I straighten up. Can't say I've noticed it turning left but I'm going to pay a little more attention tomorrow.

I'll drive to France to go round a roundabout the other way.

 

[rich1068]

Ah.... I've got a very odd (rotational) noise coming from my CLKs gearbox area! | Engine

 

[Trickythemerc]

The easy test is to take the park brake up a couple of clicks to tension the cable. I seem to remember that the noise goes away if you turn left ? I have clips in stock ready for the next time mine needs doing.

 

[rich1068]

Good call. I'll try that.

 

[W1ghty]

You can back the failed clip up with a zip tie as well

 

[rich1068]

Zip ties and superglue. My #1 garage tools.

 

[Kudly]

I've got a very odd (rotational) noise coming from my CLKs gearbox area! | Engine

Hi All, 2006 CLK 320 cdi, 722.9 (7g tronic) 99k. Gearbox oil changed by Mercedes (at my request) about 5k previous. In the last couple of weeks, the car has developed a weird rotational noise. The car shifts perfect in C or S, but under heavy load, there is just this weird sound. It got ever...

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[rich1068]

I've got a very odd (rotational) noise coming from my CLKs gearbox area! | Engine

Hi All, 2006 CLK 320 cdi, 722.9 (7g tronic) 99k. Gearbox oil changed by Mercedes (at my request) about 5k previous. In the last couple of weeks, the car has developed a weird rotational noise. The car shifts perfect in C or S, but under heavy load, there is just this weird sound. It got ever...

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Yep. Found that last night

 

[rich1068]

Bought the clips. Going to have a look this weekend. Part number is A 000 995 57 20 and £7.92 for four.

 

[rich1068]

Far too tight with the car only on ramps. Leaving this to someone with a lift.