2001 BMW 740 back tire or axel

2001 BMW 740
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GODSON3
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2001 BMW 740 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my back tire is shaking when i drive like its rattling but its only when i first start out then as i go faster it doesnt make the noise or rattle any more
Jan 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Jan 20, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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DR LOOT
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As usual, people never tell us the whole story, on a 2001 BMW I doubt you have any bearing problems, what I think happened was you had the tires rotated, and they broke one of the clips off the center cap, that you what you are hearing is the center cap Vibrating, until the wheel turns fast enough and gravity keeps it in place
Feb 15, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Excellent diagnosis, I agree.
Feb 15, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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