Broken steering box mount?

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blur95
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Joined: Feb 12, 2006 12:00 PM
Location: Tacoma, WA

Post by blur95 »

Something is wrong with my front suspention. There is a shimmy at high speed, and at low speed, there is often a clunk when turning sharply, such as in a parking lot. It sounds like something is loose, and moves up there. My first thought would be bushings, but I replaced those with urethane about a year ago.

My question really is:

Is a broken steering box mount felt more in the wheel, or through the car?

Thanks in advance,

Ian in Portland
'84 533i

P.S. sorry I didn't make it to the lucky lab last thursday, but I hope to be there on the 24th.
Raj
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Joined: Feb 12, 2006 12:00 PM
Location: monterey

Post by Raj »

Easy way to tell is have a buddy turn the steering wheel while you stare at the steering box. If it moves...bingo!
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