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Re: Whar are rear pitman arms & what do they d (archive)
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Posted by Jeff N. on October 14, 2001 at 18:01:34:

In Reply to: Whar are rear pitman arms & what do they do? posted by Richard V on October 14, 2001 at 17:48:56:

Look in front of your rear tire...in the suspension. They look like little 4 inch "dog bones". I believe they help in locating the rear tracking / suspension. You can see them in Bentley's in picture 14 in section 330-9.

There are rubber bushings on each end...check to see if they are cracked or otherwise distorted. If so, you may want to replace them. A good frame/alignment shop can help you for sure.

I replaced mine and lost some of the 'rear steering' effect as I changed lanes in rutted freeways.

Hope this helps...

Cheers!

Jeff
90 535i


How do you know if they need to be replaced? Where to they go?




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