W220 creaking noise when turning wheel

[johnthornhill]

I have a 51 plate w220 cdi, when you turn the steering wheel it makes a creeking grinding kind of noise does anyone have any idea what this could be? it happens when stationary or when parking into a space.

 

[Cole@MBS]

Sounds like a lower ball joint gone dry, cheap and easy fix with the right tools........

 

[WG M-B]

Plus one for the joint. You can identify the correct joint by feeling them by hand as the steering is turned, although a stethoscope is preferable

 

[television]

And why not +3 for bottom swivels

 

[whitenemesis]

Oh, go on then! I'll add my vote for ball joints ...

 

[MechPhil]

It can be a tierod end. Even easier to repair than the ball joint. It's best to remove the tierod ends for diagnosis if possible, since a creak in the tierod end will be felt in the lower ball joint, and vice versa.

 

[wheelie]

Had a similar creaking noise in my W211 and that was bottom ball joint and upper control arm.

 

[47p2]

Bottom balljoint caused the creaking on my W220