Re: Front End Shimmy

[Tom Lesko <tmlesko@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The control arms are usually the culprit for shimmy on my '89 E-34,
which, as a matter of fact need replacing now as I also have the same
shimmy. You may also notice a slight wandering on the highway. Try using
a large pry bar to see if you can get any movement at the joints.

Tom Lesko
Hingham, MA, usa

> From: "John Hoverson"
> Subject:  Front end shimmy
>
> I have a '91 535I with 145,000. It has a shimmy that sometimes acts
> like warped rotors, i.e. when braking, although not in all braking
> situations. Mostly in the 30-50 mph range steering wheel vibrates from
> side to side. -snip-      Thanks, John

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