Mercedes Benz repair: 1973 450 SL -STEERING, shock absorber, arm support

Question
WHEN I DRIVE I HEAR A CLICKING NOISE IN MY STEERING COLUMN WHEN I AM STEERING TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, I HEAR A THUMPING SOUND IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR. I THINK A RUBBER THING IS DAMAGED.  

Answer
There is a bearing in the steering column that can make noise. It requires that the steering whell be removed and a new bearing installed. The thumping sound could be a bad shock absorber or it also could be a worn "A" arm support. This needs to be fixed right away. It could be dangerous.