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Lately in my e36 I noticed that I'm constantly playing with the wheel to keep the car straight, just seems like the steering goes where it wants and I'm constantly fighting to keep it straight, not a tracking issue cause it goes either way left to right and back to left etc.. Anyone have this in there 99 e36 coupe.?
Had the same issue with my e36 it was the tie rod bushing. It will destroy your tyres in notime so get it sorted asap. I learned the hard way.
Sounds like bushings alright, have you fitted new wheels recently actually?
Yeah changed the front set recently, 17s on front and 16s on back, just waiting for my original set to get cleaned up so that's why the 16s on back.
Have you taken the wheels off and had a look? Only a certain few things it can be and as mentioned it'll most likely be the tie rods and they can be a right pain to get off on the inside. Big red spanner could be needed.
Double check both front wheels are the same.
I discovered soon after getting my car the the fronts(MV2 reps) were two different offsets(Et40/ET47).
Steering was as you described.
I was just about to ask the same thing! Going round a bend and the car feels like it's gonna shoot into the ditch! Will get it checked asap.
Had the same issue with mine, was really bad when the road camber changed or on bumpy or wet roads. My inner tie rod on the passenger side was the problem and it was a bitch to change.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnmaloney88
Have you had an alignment done? If the toe is neutral or slightly toed out the car will feel a bit unstable and will change direction quicker. A slight toe in will make it feel more planted and stable but less sensitive steering. I don't know the exact specs for your car but generally rear wheels drive cars will require a slight toe-in at the front.
Had the exact same problem with my touring it is most likely bushings, got the front and rear bushings replaced and a new set of tyres only last week, driving straight as an arrow now!
Lollipop bushes on the front arms was the cause of this on one of my e36
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Finally got a chance to have a proper look at the car and straight away I notice I can move the tie rod, twist it and wiggle it, on both the passenger and driver side,. Is this me problem? Please say yes ha.! I checked this with the car on the ground, would it have any difference to check it on the lift?
If you jack up the car, place your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock on the wheel and gentle wiggle the wheel it should cause you to feel play in track rod end ball joints. Ideally have some one wiggle the wheel whilst you or someone in the know watches the ball joints for movement/play. Check also to make sure the 22mm locking nut that stops the inner tie rod from self adjusting is tight against the track rod end. Whilst there also check for wheel bearing play placing your hands at the 6 and 12 position on the wheel looking for play. Check wheel bolts are tight and also the two 17mm lollipop holder bolts are tight.
New track rod end ball joint are very stiff to move so if your able to freely move these then most likely they will need replacing. Worth while doing inner and outer at the same time then an alignment.
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Yeah when I grab 3 and 9 at the wheel there's a nice bit of wiggle room, more than what Id expect than normal like, I think I'll go ahead and do the inner and outer on both sides as I'm doing it to get it out of the way, driver side seem worse than the passenger side but there's still a bit of play so I might aswel get the lot done as I'm down there.
Yes do both sides at same time other wise you'll be paying for tracking again further down the line making it more expensive than doing all in one go. If you need any parts drop me a PM ;).
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