1996 BMW 318 "ball joints" Questions

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...ball joints on e36 and e46 BMWs (1991+), they just bolt on complete new control arms. The new arms will come with two new ball joints and a new rear bushing on each arm. This is gonna cost you about ...

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ball joints. Not quite as common on a car this age, but definitely something you want to check out and take care of ASAP. For this car, they don't sell the bushings and ball joints as loose parts.

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...haven't found anything, place a jack on the suspension arm at each wheel, one at a time. if the tires slides out a little when it just starts clearing the ground, you likely have worn ball

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...,in nuetral also, there is a howl in front left side and when jacked up, there is movement in the ball joint when rocked and noise when spun manually think u will find its a wheel ...

car shaking on motorway and steering very light and very heavy when driving slow Have the Ball Joints and Control Arms checked. Also make sure you don't have a bent rim or loose tie rod.

my mbw hase failed the mot on offside and nearside lower suspension ball joints is it a big job if i try to do it my self it should not be to hard give a shout if you get in trouble

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When breaking at 60mph the steering seems to shake or pull the car to one side Check wishbone bushes as well as the ball joint, most likely they are worn out and need to be replaced.

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...and check the ball joints and links.If you are not handy DO NOT try to replace them on your own , they can bite you really hard and put you in hospital.Might be a job for your local garage.Good

...No noticable effect while driving, but the seller (second hand dealer) had the front offside ball joint replaced prior to purchase to pass MOT. Has a sensor been knocked? Did you buy this car ...

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