Steering wobble

1997 BMW 740
96,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
IFLYJVE
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I have a 1997 BMW 740iL, at aprox. 55 mph (and only within 3 or 4 mph of that speed up or down)my steering wheel has a wobble/shake. I have had the upper control arms replaced and have had the wheels balanced and realigned. The wobble/shake nulled out for about one month but is now back to the same wobble/shake as before. I had it checked again and the new mechanic said it could be the front struts. He said one was leaking. I also have what sounds like a rubber on rubber squeeking when I turn the wheel to park or pull out of a parking spot. Don't hear the squeek while traveling at speed. I would like to know if it could be the struts and if so are you 100% sure or like 50% sure or somewhere inbetween.
Jul 9, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
DOCHAGERTY
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,603 POSTS
I would check the thrust arm bushings first.
Jul 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Avatar
JINYFOOT
  • MEMBER
  • 21 POSTS
that's it check bushings
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
DOCHAGERTY
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,603 POSTS
No all, but a place to start.
It is also difficult to diagnose some problems from the office.
Nov 11, 2012 at 12:22 AM