Yep,

That is the right approach. Tighten and test everything that could knock before replacing anything. As you were not there when the work was done so assume something was left undone or something is now loose from a "torqued spec" setting.

Double check the front strut bushings as many are installed incorrectly allowing premature wear rates and failures...like 5K!

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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
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2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green