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Another steering wobble (sorry)

Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
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lezmtaylor
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Re: Another steering wobble (sorry)

Post by lezmtaylor » Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:19 pm

I would make sure that these were fitted correctly, some parts have to be finally tightened with the wheels on the ground with full car weight on them.
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Another steering wobble (sorry)

Post by JimmySpeed » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:57 pm

[quote=""lezmtaylor""]I would make sure that these were fitted correctly, some parts have to be finally tightened with the wheels on the ground with full car weight on them.
Lez[/quote]
Very true. This applies to tension struts and the other control arms.

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Re: Another steering wobble (sorry)

Post by PhilT » Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:58 am

Booked in tomorrow for replacement so fingers crossed. Will make sure they're aware to tighten them under load.

Thanks again everyone
Cheers
Phil.

Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004

Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003

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Re: Another steering wobble (sorry)

Post by PhilT » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:05 pm

At last, no steering wobble at all :D

Control arm/wishbone replaced today and everything is calm again. Had a look at the knackered one and the rubber bush had stretched itself almost oval, it was well goosed!!

Guess the Pagid discs & pads aren't that crap after all ;)

Thanks for all the help and advice guys - much appreciated.
Cheers
Phil.

Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004

Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003

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Re: Another steering wobble (sorry)

Post by JimmySpeed » Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:42 pm

Glad to hear it. And even more glad that you didn't throw those brakes out!

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