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    Default Caster rod bushes

    Can any one tell me what symtoms the car shows when the caster rod bushes are worn, and does any one else have a problem with the car misting up on the inside in the cooler months unless you run the air con.

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    shaking on the front wheels around 100kms.

    Quote Originally Posted by tassie535
    Can any one tell me what symtoms the car shows when the caster rod bushes are worn,

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    does any one else have a problem with the car misting up on the inside in the cooler months unless you run the air con.

    In your profile you have not mention the production month and year.
    Just in case your car has a mirofilter installed, change that one and the problem is probably solved.

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    Sorry its an 88 535i

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    The car does have a slight shake but also when you are just creeping forward and apply the brakes the front end seems to move.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tassie535
    The car does have a slight shake but also when you are just creeping forward and apply the brakes the front end seems to move.
    That's a real sign of worn caster rod (or thrust arm bushes).

    Item #8 RUBBER MOUNTING - Part No. 31121139456



    If they are stuffed you will get some fore and aft movement of the front wheels and front end shimmy at around 90-100kmh.

    1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
    Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
    Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.

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