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re: <E28> Creaky steering on 1986 E28 528e

>Don't know if anyone's experienced this before, but I just bought a 1986
>528e (mt first bmw!) and any steering I do makes a creeking sound from
>the front suspension/steering. I only hear it at slow speeds (most
>likely because I can't hear much at higher speeds). I checked the power
>steering fluid and it is full and clean. The sound is remiscent of the
>creaking door of a haunted house. Is there a way to lube the front-end
>to remove this sound? Any hints would be helpful...thanks.
>Eric    >1986 528e (E28)

Eric,
It's most likely a dry joint in the sway bar link.  You can replace them,
the new ones are beefier anyway, or you can inject a bit of grease, lube,
oil, into the boot of the joint.  The cheap fix works most of the time, the
boot can stand the puncture.  The part's not too expensive either.  Just
remember to hold the flat side of the joint's "bolt" when you try to remove
the nut, or zap it with an air gun.

- -Phil Marx  BMWCCA #6021