🚗 Classic Fault — BMW (1982–1994)
E30 rear trailing arm bush wear
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$80 – $250 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Bush press, trailing arm tools
📋 Overview
The semi-trailing arm rear suspension bushes wear and allow the rear wheels to toe-out under acceleration.
🩺 Symptoms
- Rear end steps out under power
- tyre wear on outside edges
- car feels nervous at rear
- clonking from rear
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn trailing arm bushes
- bent trailing arm
- worn wheel bearing
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Jack rear and check for play at trailing arm pivot. Inspect bushes for cracking or collapse
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Trailing arm bush replacement
82% of users confirm this fix worked (28 reports)
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