BMW 3 Series steering problem
Variant: 1.8 se.ti hatchback compact
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
When I am on an uneven road/dips the steering seems to be all over the place, I have been told by a number of mechanics that it could be the wheels with them being 225.40.18 and a number of mechanics have said that it could be the track control arm bushes, I have had the car on a ramp,and had something adjusted, tram line I think they a called??? not sure. This did not rectify the problem, any suggestions to correct this?
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 (15 years ago)
Might have been wheel alignment they adjusted ? If so that wouldn't solve your problem .Could check the steering column intermediate shaft coupling , which if worn will give excessive play / movement and lack of response from steering .Also as suggested , check the track control arms bushes .This shows you the steering column coupling .
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437517
Posted Mar 26, 2011 (15 years ago)
H, if it's the track control arms bushes, I have been told that you can't buy the bushes separate from the track control arms, is this correct? If not where do you suggest I get the bushes from?
I have been quoted nearly £400 for both sides complete, I thought this a bit excessive
Posted Mar 26, 2011 (15 years ago)
You will have to identify the correct part , year , model etc. for your car but should be able to get a lot cheaper than that .This is a sample from E-bay but local motor factor might be able to supply .( cut and paste )
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRACK-CONTROL-ARM-WISHBONE-KIT-BUSH-BMW-E46-3-SERIES-/390220492938
And this is the bushes only .
Track Control Arm Wishbone BUSH KIT BMW E46 3 SERIES
Item condition: New
Quantity: 2 available / 18 sold
Please enter quantity of 1 or more
£60.28 Buy It Now
And this which is a lot cheaper still for complete arm ,
BMW 3 SERIES E36 TRACK CONTROL ARM AND BUSH BRACKET KIT
Item condition: New
Quantity: 2 available
Please enter quantity of 1 or more
£79.99 Buy It NowBuy It NowBuy It Now
Posted Mar 26, 2011 (15 years ago)
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