1987 BMW 325 Rear Passenger Tire Wobbles

1987 BMW 325
172,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLESSEDMOMMA4
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On my 1987 BMW 325E, The rear passenger tire wobbles when I get up to 25 MPH. I have to "ride the brakes" to stop the wobbling. I jacked it up to check the wheel bearings. The tire wobbles at the 9 and 3 position but not in the 12 to 6. It shakes violently if I do not "ride the brakes" Any Ideas?
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:16 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Check the trailing arm bushings mate, sounds like they are worn out. ♥
Nov 23, 2008 at 1:33 PM
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[quote:47dd030cf8="blessedmomma4"]Shakes or Wobbles problem
1987 BMW 325 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 172000 miles

On my 1987 BMW 325E, The rear passenger tire wobbles when I get up to 25 MPH. I have to "ride the brakes" to stop the wobbling. I jacked it up to check the wheel bearings. The tire wobbles at the 9 and 3 position but not in the 12 to 6. It shakes violently if I do not "ride the brakes" Any Ideas?[/quote:47dd030cf8]
Thanks Dr. Haggerty! When I was checking out the Trailing Arm Bushings, I noticed that there was broken metal on the Rear Subframe Differential Carrier, that attaches to the Tailing arm. It's broken where the two meet (by the bushings in front of the back wheel). I appreciate your help! Now do I weld it or buy a new one?
Nov 23, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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I will let that decision be yours. Weld it if you must, replace it if you can.
Dec 5, 2008 at 12:39 AM