BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 1999. Vibrating steering wheel & noise from wheels

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Tue 11 Sep 2007 22:32
1999. Vibrating steering wheel & noise from wheels - rbleotw
Hi

i've got a 1999 BMW 316i. Just recently i have noticed that when driving at high speeds there is excessive noise from the front left wheel and passengers have said it vibrates? Also when i brake from high speeds the steering wheel begins to shudder. I think this is do with wheel alignment and possibly wheel bearing problems. Can anyone shed any light?
thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 28/05/2008 at 11:39

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Tue 11 Sep 2007 22:39
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - Xileno {P}
Check nothing obvious is loose underneath. Then check the balancing.
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Tue 11 Sep 2007 23:15
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - Screwloose

Particularly check that the wheelnuts aren't loose and that there isn't a huge lump in the tyre.
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Wed 12 Sep 2007 08:34
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - Collos25
Wheel bearings and suspension bushes are notorious for causing problems on BMW's when the start to age,GSF stock just about every bush and suspension part you will require.
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Fri 14 Sep 2007 18:01
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - rbleotw
Thanks for info. I think its the suspension bushes on their last legs. Am taking to garage to get sorted next week.
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Fri 14 Sep 2007 18:29
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - Roger Jones
I don't know the model, but partially corroded disks can cause shuddering on braking.
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Fri 14 Sep 2007 20:59
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - milkyjoe
could be brake disc warp caused by holding the brakes on after a long braking spell , because the pads reduce the heat from the disc dissipating at point of contact whilst the remaining portion of disc in free air cool quicker
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Wed 28 May 2008 11:32
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - Halo
Bit late to reply to this post. I had almost the same symtoms on my BMW. It turned out to be a problem with the brake caliper not releasing immediately after applying the brakes.
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Fri 11 Feb 2011 20:59
Vibrating steering wheel and noise from wheels - ian2808
hi i have a 318ti doing the same thing. but it as if it taking the tyres of i have changed a few buses and tracking still the same
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