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e46 328i shake

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  • twoods12345T
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    twoods12345
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    Ok I have a 2000 e46 328i I just balanced the wheels and that didn't solve the shake. My wheels are not bent. The sake starts at about 50mph. While driveing strait I noticed that the steering wheel will shake then go away for about 3 seconds then slowly come back and go away and come back. Could it be control arm bushings? Possibly a tie rod?

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    • wasnt m3W
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      wasnt m3
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      I'd check both the control arm bushings and tie rod ends. Either of those could likely cause the shimmy.

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      • jc43089J
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        Does it steady out when you apply the brakes? Check the tie rod ends but it probably is the control arm bushings. I have replaced failed ones on 3 different e30s and e36s. I install the OEM centered style ones for an e36 m3, they have more rubber vs airspace so they last longer but don't coat any more. I think the e46 might use a slightly different one though, never done one of those.

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