Front left wheel tilted in, white smoke coming out when try driving.

Tiny
FRANKBECKS
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  • 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E350
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
I believe I have bumped my wheel on the road a few days ago, Now there's a big problem with the front left wheel, white smoke coming out from the left wheel when try driving, very heavy to turn wheel left or right, there's also loud clicking noise. The upper part of the front left wheel looks to be 45 degrees tilted in. The tire and the rim seems ok.

please advise the exact problem and repair needed, and a ballpark figure in terms of repair/replacement.

Thanks very much!
Saturday, June 13th, 2015 AT 7:06 AM

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Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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  • 248 POSTS
Theres no way for us to tell you the exact problem since this was caused due to damage. It sounds like you bent something and that may be rubbing on something causing smoke. I would have someone lift the vehicle and check your strut, axle shaft, wheel bearing and hub assembly, inner and outer tie rods, control arm, steering knuckle. Ive seen people hit things hard enough where the subframe or crossmember becomes twisted. Best of luck.
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Saturday, June 13th, 2015 AT 1:23 PM

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