e28 m535i steering shaking

[angel_a4040]

hi there to all
can anyone help with my problem that is when i am driving the car m535i the steering starts shakin after 50mph ?

[wrighty78]

angel_a4040 said:

hi there to all
can anyone help with my problem that is when i am driving the car m535i the steering starts shakin after 50mph ?

Welcome!

Some initial areas to check would be:

1. wheel balance and alignment - check rears as well as fronts;
2. warped brake discs, sticking calipers, etc (does it brake smoothly and in a straight line from speed?);
3. worn suspension components (particularly suspension bushes)

No doubt others will have suggestions too.

Good luck

[dan101smith]

Very common problem on E28s, and usually it's worn TCA bushes that cause it.

[angel_a4040]

sorry dan101smith but what is the tca bush and where is it many thanks

[dan101smith]

Thrust control arm (TCA) bush - read all about them here (you really ought to register if you're not a member).

Edit: Well worth going for Powerflex bushes to replace, means you won't have to worry about them ever going again, and won't reduce comfort etc.

Edited by dan101smith on Thursday 5th June 19:03