Noise when turning wheels!

blisstik · 03-09-2013, 10:52 AM

End links or top hat mount with 3 bolts gone bad.

supremepower · 07-02-2013, 05:32 PM

Seems like the washer in between the top hat and the bearing is upside down. It is causing the binding. It is happening when the car is on the ground since there is weight on it. You can probably take the front suspension out and flip the dome washer between the spring top hat and the bearing. The flat part of the dome washer sits on top of the spring top hat. The dome MUST be pointed upward so the bearing will spin freely and not bind.

I am referring to #8 in the picture:

robc1976 · 07-04-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iJWC

Took a video off the noise, i really dont think its steering fluid, definatetly suspension related.

will change out end links next week.

I just fixed this on mine, it is t5his...mine is gone!

robc1976 · 07-04-2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iJWC

Took a video off the noise, i really dont think its steering fluid, definatetly suspension related.

will change out end links next week.

Do you have any vibration in the steering wheel when you drive also....just curious?

AYF80 · 12-30-2013, 11:57 AM

Same issue here… Thinking its the Steering Column. I have the same clicking/clunking as in the vid. I can also make the sound with the motor off and by putting slight pressure on the steering wheel in either direction.

ccourteau82 · 11-14-2014, 11:49 AM

Hey guys I hate to resurrect an old thread but this is the only video I have been able to find that matches my steering related sounds (while stationary) to a tee.

OP did you ever get this resolved? Was it the the dust cover like robc1976 noted was the issue for him or did yours involve the end links and or a steering component?

Any feedback from anyone else with experience on this issue would be greatly appreciated as well.

TIA

james008 · 11-14-2014, 03:31 PM

Check your steering rack bolts. I had similar noise and turned out one of the bolts holding the steering rack in place was a little loose. Probably from a DP install.

ccourteau82 · 11-16-2014, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to throw the heater on in the garage and take a look this afternoon...damn winter weather snuck up on us this year

MrEnthusiast88 · 10-27-2015, 09:39 PM

Hey guys I had similar issues with popping noises coming from front end. Left side to be specific. Car is a '08 335i coupe. Struts were changed in 2013. Everytime I would turn there would be a creaking popping type of noise. I purchased new sway bar end links thinking that would solve the problem and it didn't. After several days of jacking up the car i checked the torque specs on the strut bolts it turns out they were out of spec. I tightened them to 25ftlbs. Also re torqued the left control arm. Turns out the problem was a loose control arm and the 3 strut bolts that were not torqued at the correct ftlbs. All on the left side.I hope this helps other fellow 3 series owners.

only1harry · 10-28-2015, 10:26 AM

Awesome. Thanks for the info! Our cars sure are picky...

I love my 335 but with all the issues and noises I 've had (and stll have - dealer is useless), and the $ I have spent, I really miss my Hondas.

Harry

Grand_hustle17 · 11-01-2015, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by only1harry

Awesome. Thanks for the info! Our cars sure are picky...

I love my 335 but with all the issues and noises I 've had (and stll have - dealer is useless), and the $ I have spent, I really miss my Hondas.

Harry

The issues you guys have on this forum make me miss my TL.. And i dont even have issues with my E90... Yet

03-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#23
blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	End links or top hat mount with 3 bolts gone bad.
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supremepower Supreme Leader 2284 Rep 6,548 Posts Drives: G80, 996GT2, 996TT, 991RS 356b Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fullerton, CA So.Cal. iTrader: (15)	Seems like the washer in between the top hat and the bearing is upside down. It is causing the binding. It is happening when the car is on the ground since there is weight on it. You can probably take the front suspension out and flip the dome washer between the spring top hat and the bearing. The flat part of the dome washer sits on top of the spring top hat. The dome MUST be pointed upward so the bearing will spin freely and not bind. I am referring to #8 in the picture: __________________ **SupremePOWER** 1562 Kimberly Ave Fullerton CA 92831 Contact: sales@supremepower.com :: Shop# (714)632-1951 Sales & service of BBS Street & Motorsport products. BBS Highest Volume Dealer 2015 thru 2022 All the top brands at the prices and service you can count on. Professional installation.
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12-30-2013, 11:57 AM	#27
AYF80 Major 81 Rep 1,142 Posts Drives: 2015 AY F80 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Same issue here… Thinking its the Steering Column. I have the same clicking/clunking as in the vid. I can also make the sound with the motor off and by putting slight pressure on the steering wheel in either direction.
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11-14-2014, 11:49 AM	#28
ccourteau82 Private 16 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2009 335i \| MT \| Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls iTrader: (0)	Hey guys I hate to resurrect an old thread but this is the only video I have been able to find that matches my steering related sounds (while stationary) to a tee. OP did you ever get this resolved? Was it the the dust cover like robc1976 noted was the issue for him or did yours involve the end links and or a steering component? Any feedback from anyone else with experience on this issue would be greatly appreciated as well. TIA
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11-14-2014, 03:31 PM	#29
james008 Captain 81 Rep 885 Posts Drives: AW 09 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (7)	Check your steering rack bolts. I had similar noise and turned out one of the bolts holding the steering rack in place was a little loose. Probably from a DP install. __________________
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11-16-2014, 09:36 AM	#30
ccourteau82 Private 16 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2009 335i \| MT \| Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback. I am going to throw the heater on in the garage and take a look this afternoon...damn winter weather snuck up on us this year
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10-27-2015, 09:39 PM	#31
MrEnthusiast88 New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: jet black 228i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: central florida iTrader: (0)	Hey guys I had similar issues with popping noises coming from front end. Left side to be specific. Car is a '08 335i coupe. Struts were changed in 2013. Everytime I would turn there would be a creaking popping type of noise. I purchased new sway bar end links thinking that would solve the problem and it didn't. After several days of jacking up the car i checked the torque specs on the strut bolts it turns out they were out of spec. I tightened them to 25ftlbs. Also re torqued the left control arm. Turns out the problem was a loose control arm and the 3 strut bolts that were not torqued at the correct ftlbs. All on the left side.I hope this helps other fellow 3 series owners.
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10-28-2015, 10:26 AM	#32
only1harry Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Awesome. Thanks for the info! Our cars sure are picky... I love my 335 but with all the issues and noises I 've had (and stll have - dealer is useless), and the $ I have spent, I really miss my Hondas. Harry __________________ 2011 Space Grey 335i xDrive E92, Sport Pack/Premium/Winter/Navi rolling on 342's. 2019 Accord Sport 2.0T 10-sp.
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