Severe vibration Rt side of XI only going uphill.

nukeboy · 03-15-2011, 11:32 PM

Hello E46'rs,
My 2005 325 XI is vibrating and shaking only when I travel at highway speeds and only uphill (those 2 parameters must be met in order to notice it). Feels like it is coming from the Right side. There is also some increased outer wear on the Right tire as opposed to the left. Also, the alignment of the vehicle is clearly off as it pulls to the left. Any ideas?

My white xi · 03-16-2011, 05:21 AM

Grease your 2 front axel and you will delite your problem...the 2 boot close to front difff are out of grease...but chek all 4 of them..

Kubica · 03-16-2011, 07:25 AM

Sounds like an FCAB or ball joint issue.

Jack up the front right and shake the hell out of it to see if there's any play.

nukeboy · 03-16-2011, 12:12 PM

Thanks Kubica and My white xi, I will check that out.

pjo33us · 03-17-2011, 09:25 AM

In addition to the above...you might take a look at your right side motor mount.

03-15-2011, 11:32 PM	#1
nukeboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2 My Ride: BMW 325 xi View My Garage	Severe vibration Rt side of XI only going uphill. Hello E46'rs, My 2005 325 XI is vibrating and shaking only when I travel at highway speeds and only uphill (those 2 parameters must be met in order to notice it). Feels like it is coming from the Right side. There is also some increased outer wear on the Right tire as opposed to the left. Also, the alignment of the vehicle is clearly off as it pulls to the left. Any ideas?

03-16-2011, 12:12 PM	#4
nukeboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2 My Ride: BMW 325 xi View My Garage	Thanks Thanks Kubica and My white xi, I will check that out.

03-17-2011, 09:25 AM	#5
pjo33us Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 207 My Ride: 03 330xi View My Garage	In addition to the above...you might take a look at your right side motor mount. __________________

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03-16-2011, 05:21 AM	#2
My white xi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 55 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	Grease your 2 front axel and you will delite your problem...the 2 boot close to front difff are out of grease...but chek all 4 of them..

03-16-2011, 07:25 AM	#3
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,904 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Sounds like an FCAB or ball joint issue. Jack up the front right and shake the hell out of it to see if there's any play.