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Anonymous Posted on Feb 18, 2015

My Mercedes clk 230 komp has an issue withe the front passenger wheel. when pulling away on full lock right, its like the tyre is running on flat and it starts to knock. everything seems ok wheel bearing has a little play but not too much as it should all joints and bushes seem ok. any ideas? ps drives fine

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Wheel bearings should have no play at all The correct adjustment is no preload -no end float with the adjustment nut moved slightly to preload to fit the pin.
It is happening on full lock ,check the full lock stop as the tyre may be hitting on the suspension or inner guard.

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