SOLVED......Weird Shaking Issue .....Please Help - Page 2

jst2878 · #11 03-27-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SLX5

I agree with all the mentioned above, but would any of them failing would create the situation I am talking about. Is it possible the the rotors are warped?

Bentley states: tension bushings are to blame for most vibration issues in the front opposed to warped rotors. I spend a few bucks on this X. I replace by the pair, but you never know if that is going to solve the problem. Check the bushings and they might possibly be torn.

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jst2878 · #12 03-27-2010, 03:41 PM

do your tension bushings and report back to us. Remember to pre load the X before tightening the bolts to spec

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Originally Posted by SLX5

Well I went and got the the tires balanced and its tsill there. One thing I did notice hoever is that it is shaking more often now and if I hit the break, it goes away and then it comes back. Completely baffelled. it looks like I have to replace the following parts 6, 7, 10, 11, 15 along with the rotors.

RealOEM.com BMW E53 X5 4.4i Frnt axle support,wishbone/tension strut

I gues this is aprt of regular maintenance, is there anything else I should replace on the front end?????? Damn that a lot fo money

SLX5 · #13 03-27-2010, 05:35 PM

when you say tention bushing, is it number 7 or number 11. forgive my ignorance?

jst2878 · #14 03-27-2010, 06:09 PM

tension bushing is 7 and the lower control arm bushing is 11. both of those arms have balljoints so check them for wear.

SLX5 · #15 03-27-2010, 06:40 PM

Ok will order them and change them. Appreciate everybody's help on that matter

SLX5 · #16 03-27-2010, 06:43 PM

Oh one last question. Do these bushing need to be pressed in? if so is a special tool needed?

THK · #17 03-27-2010, 06:47 PM

It may be you have a slipped belt in a front tire.

SLX5 · #18 04-01-2010, 10:03 PM

Check the first post

SLX5 · #19 04-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dpgx5

before that recheck your brakes and your calipers... i remember someone had a problem and it was cause the caliper was stuck.

U nailed it. Should have checked the brakes more throughly before I ordered all the damn parts Thanks

FSETH · #20 04-01-2010, 10:17 PM

This happened to me in my e36 a few years back. Mine was more pronounced than yours as the shaking came out of nowhere all of a sudden while I was driving along one day. Also, my wheel was hot to the touch, which was a clear indication. I guess there are different degrees to which a caliper can start sticking. Glad you got it cleared up.

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