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biliouschee

11-05-2007 12:35 AM

knocking/rattling sound

I'm sure this could be anything, but when I drive my '89 740 there's a loud rattling sound coming from the front passenger side. It sounds like a flat tire, but it isn't. The car still drives straight, but I feel as if the wheel is literally about to fall off. Could it be the shocks or something? There isn't anything lodged under the car or around the wheel either. Any suggestions will help - I want to try to fix it myself before going to the mechanic. Thanks.

tech	11-05-2007 05:27 PM

RE: knocking/rattling sound

It could be a bad balljoint or tie rod.
I would stop driving it and check everything ASAP.

Beardog

11-06-2007 12:30 AM

RE: knocking/rattling sound

Take the tire off and start pulling and pushing on things. Look for the play and mangled parts.

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