Re: 88 735i (E32) front wobble

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxx>]

I suspect this car probably has well over 125k miles........ the quick fix:
Ball joints, struts, control arm bushings, strut bearings etc. need
replacement.
They wear out as a "group".......IME. Safety is important , yes?

Henri


ebelmont@domain.elided wrote:

>   Hello all,
>
>  I have been having a trouble with a front end shake with 88 735i. It seems
> that the front end will shake slightly however, enough that it is felt in
> the car at 90 km/h only. This shake is worsened by applying the brakes at
> this speep once you are at a lower speed the shake is gone. I had the front
> wheels balanced and that seemed to help a little. However, it is still
> there? I was told that the front end has a bit of play in it however not
> much? Any ideas or quick fixs. WOrse case senario what are the costs for
> new ball joints? The rotors and pads are less than 2 months old so I don't
> think the rotors are warped?
>
> Regards,
>
> Emilio
>
> Toronot Canada.
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