BMW: unsteady E34!

It sounds like one of your rear shocks is blown out. Go to the rear of the
car and press down on the left corner of the car, then do the same to the
right side. Do both sides respond the same?


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Check the front tie-rod ends and other ball joints for wear first anyway, as
these tend to wear quickest and usually cause steering problems.
If you are sure the problem is in the back, check the rear shocks, coil
springs, and axle-carrier links. Also make sure the wheel studs are in
properly.

Steve

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All E28 and E34 5 series have notoriously sensitive front ends. The
most likely suspect parts are the upper and lower control arms,
followed by the tie rod ends. Looseness an *any one* of these parts
will cause your problems.
--
C.R. Krieger
'87 535is
(Been there; done that)

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If it's the rear that appears to be giving the problem then it is almost
certainly the subframe carrier bushes!

John