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What are the symtoms of worn rear subframe bushes?

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What are the symtoms of worn rear subframe bushes?

Post by MiketheMo » Tue Oct 31, 2017 9:00 am

Hi folks, moving onto my next problem. I was searching rear sub-frame bushes on the forum, plenty of references. But what are the symptoms?

When I pull away from low speed there is a squeaking/creaking sound from the back end. There is also a dull thud with lateral movement under gentle acceleration/braking. Sounds/feels like something is moving in the rear trunk. Is this the bushes or is it the rear control arms that also seems to be a perennial offender?
2001 X5 E53 4.4i, Oxford green, pastel green two-tone leather. Owned 2017.
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