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Post by mfk on Mar 1, 2013 15:00:11 GMT 1
Hi
The above car (77,000 miles) is reported as having a wobble from the back - noticeable when customer is changing lanes and particlualry if they make contact with the cats eyes on the road. Car is well maintained. I havent seen car but suspect it is something to do with bushes.
Anything common to fail on these?
Thanks
Matt
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Post by Rhubarb on Mar 1, 2013 15:13:28 GMT 1
Rear axle carrier bushes, nasty job!
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mfk
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Post by mfk on Mar 1, 2013 23:34:30 GMT 1
Any idea what is involved in replacing them.
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Post by natedog on Mar 2, 2013 0:08:21 GMT 1
Remove old ones, refit new ones. Or were you wanting it more detailed than that?
Sent from my HTC One SV using proboards
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Post by french crap fanatic on Mar 2, 2013 10:34:49 GMT 1
Remove old ones, refit new ones. Or were you wanting it more detailed than that? Sent from my HTC One SV using proboards copied and pasted from a haynes manual i reckon!!! what could be a simpler job!! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Rhubarb on Mar 2, 2013 11:16:21 GMT 1
There is a special tool that makes the job easier but costs approx £300!
Without the tool it's subframe out and cut and drill them out.
Approx a £100 a side for someone to do the job for you.
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Post by Karl on Mar 2, 2013 15:13:47 GMT 1
Remove old ones, refit new ones. Or were you wanting it more detailed than that? Sent from my HTC One SV using proboards copied and pasted from a haynes manual i reckon!!! what could be a simpler job!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Just looked its a 1 spanner difficulty rating |
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Post by mfk on Mar 3, 2013 9:56:05 GMT 1
There is a special tool that makes the job easier but costs approx £300! Without the tool it's subframe out and cut and drill them out. Approx a £100 a side for someone to do the job for you. Thanks for the reply. I read elsewhere that it is a ball joint that fails but it actually looks like a Bush. Is that the one you are talking about. Can it just be removed and installed using threaded rod and nuts and washers to press in and out if you know what I mean. I would be doing this on the floor. Appreciate any tips |
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Post by Rhubarb on Mar 3, 2013 12:04:25 GMT 1
There is a special tool that makes the job easier but costs approx £300! Without the tool it's subframe out and cut and drill them out. Approx a £100 a side for someone to do the job for you. Thanks for the reply. I read elsewhere that it is a ball joint that fails but it actually looks like a Bush. Is that the one you are talking about. Can it just be removed and installed using threaded rod and nuts and washers to press in and out if you know what I mean. I would be doing this on the floor. Appreciate any tips The axle carrier bush is in front of the rear wheel...Not a chance for doing on the floor..Have a look and you'll see what I mean..And no you won't be able to use bits of studding etc..The bush goes upwards and you can't get to the other side of it. Just find a local BMW specialist  |
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Post by mfk on Mar 4, 2013 14:51:05 GMT 1
Cheers, thanks for the advice, still havent seen the car yet.
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