a couple tests to determine where the issue is:
➀ gentle braking at 50-40 mph if you get shimmy in the wheel it’s the rear control arm (front axle)
➁ confirm control arm by on flat straight road at about 60-70 make a gentle s curve within your lane (best on the center lane of expressway so no crown) if you get 2-3 jiggles in the wheel right as you cross zero degrees that’s almost certainly rear control arms
➂ when going 3-5 mph, hit the brakes hard, and watch the wheels. If they move 1/2" or so backwards, it means the thrust bushings are shot.
That's all to exclude what I suspect toes problem is as I have the same:.
➃ outer CV joint. I developed a horrible shake in the steering wheel similar to the ➀ above but no braking just driving along and stronger than ever.
I knew my CV joint is shot (blown seal, clicks on hard turns) so I suspected the grease was worn out or the balls just were not in a good place so I pulled over and did 3-4 figure eights in a parking lot and sure enough, fixed it immediately.
That's my bet. You said you refurbished recently but I'm betting one didn't take.
-awr
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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)
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