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1997 BMW 540 Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Bushing, Rust.
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Asked on September 7, 2008

1997 BMW 540


what is the cause of a shimmy or wobble that only happens at 50 mph, any faster or slower and it stops 2 mph either way and it is good but 50 mph wobbles she does wobble is getting worse. what it could it be?
Avatar Asked by b8monger

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Replied on September 8, 2008

It could be a bent wheel, are they the stock wheels and tires? Could be the thrust arm bushings too, are they sound, do they show signs of leakage? (they are fluid filled) check for worn suspension items too.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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