Re: <E36> suspension checks

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dennis,

I had similar symptoms (noise when hitting bumps) on the left front of my 
E34, and several people suggested replacing the swaybar end links.  In my 
case, it didn't eliminate the noise.

I took the car to a shop, and was expecting the wor$t.  The mechanic found 
that the front subframe bolts were loose.  He tightened the bolts, and the 
noise went away.

I think they charged me for 20 minutes labor to find and correct the 
problem.

I can't say that this is the problem with your car, but it's something to 
check.

- -rb

>
>Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 09:09:16 -0600
>From: "Jarchow Dennis" <JarchowDennis@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E36> suspension checks
>
>Hi,
>
>I have a 96 328i w/sport package that has 67K miles on it. I am getting 
>some noise in the front end when going over small bumps (i.e. manhole 
>covers) at slow speed. It sounds like something in the front suspension is 
>getting loose and is worst in the winter. I also notice increased movement 
>of the steering wheel when going over small bumps. My ride seems a bit more 
>harsh than before but this could just be my imagination.
>
>I had my mechanic do a quick check of the front end when he was putting on 
>my snows last weekend he said everything looked OK, struts were not 
>leaking, control arms looked OK etc. I had new ball joints put in earlier 
>this year and he said things were fine then too.
>
>Are there any checks of the front end I can do myself to check struts,
>control arms strut mounts etc.
>
>Thanks for the help!
>
>Dennis


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