1999 BMW 740 cv joints

1999 BMW 740
101,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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THE2
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Can CV joints that are going bad or wearing out make the car shimmy around 48 - 53 mph whether accelerating or decelerating and also shimmy or shake when braking?
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:14 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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More likely tie rod or ball joint
Nov 4, 2008 at 8:17 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Or the thrust arm bushings are broken and leaked all the fluid out.
Nov 4, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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