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Old 05-18-2012, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer View Post
Guys, take a look at the sensor links. With time, they rust in the ball socket, and don't move smoothly anymore. For a quick test, take the black plastic rod between your thumb and index, and try to pivot L-R the rod over the balls. If it moves freely, it is ok, if not, replace it or try to lube them.
My front ones were rusted solid, I had to replace them.
Do you mean you had to replace the rods only or the sensors?
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