Front end rattle. Not suspension

chrsimage · 07-12-2019, 01:47 AM

Hi all,

I have a rattle coming from the front end especially loud and noticeable when going over a bumpy road. Seems like its coming from the driver's side wheel. Here's the kicker, it's not the suspension. I've changed everything hoping that it would be one of the common things. Heres a list of what has been replaced:

Struts, springs, strut mounts, ball joints, lower control arms (both front and back), stabilizer links, stabilizer bar bushings.

Also somewhat of a creaking sound when turning wheel at slow speeds.

The tie rod ends seem tight when tested with a pry bar.

Any Ideas?

2012 BMW 335xi, E92 coupe.

Thanks.

BSM n54iS · 07-12-2019, 12:53 PM

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avocet · 07-13-2019, 01:44 AM

Check steering rack mounting hardware

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chrsimage Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i X Drive M Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335 xi [0.00]	Front end rattle. Not suspension Hi all, I have a rattle coming from the front end especially loud and noticeable when going over a bumpy road. Seems like its coming from the driver's side wheel. Here's the kicker, it's not the suspension. I've changed everything hoping that it would be one of the common things. Heres a list of what has been replaced: Struts, springs, strut mounts, ball joints, lower control arms (both front and back), stabilizer links, stabilizer bar bushings. Also somewhat of a creaking sound when turning wheel at slow speeds. The tie rod ends seem tight when tested with a pry bar. Any Ideas? 2012 BMW 335xi, E92 coupe. Thanks.
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