bmw steering

1995 BMW 316
185,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANEVZ
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hi i have a bmw 316 coupe and when im driving say i hit a uneven or ditch in the road the steering moves itself like jerks different direction i thought it was trackin and had new track rod ends and tracking but still have the same problems.
Dec 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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What is trackin?
Dec 5, 2010 at 3:19 AM
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DANEVZ
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wheel alignment so when the wheel is straight the wheels are?
Dec 5, 2010 at 9:05 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Perhaps the lower control arm bushings are in need of replacement. The site I like to use for parts prices and exploded views is Realoem.com, the part number is 31129059288
Dec 5, 2010 at 1:59 PM
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DANEVZ
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so are they shock bushes or wishbone bushes?
Dec 5, 2010 at 5:41 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Wishbone is a term I have heard used, I prefer to say lower control arm. The site I recommended is a great place to see the exploded view of the part itself, your problem might well include the need to replace the shock tower mounts too, a safety inspection might be the next thing to do.
Dec 5, 2010 at 5:48 PM