BMW 33526796161 Rear Shock Absorber

To check the shock absorber, you should park the vehicle on a level ground, check tire pressure, press down at every corner of your car to see how the body moves and establish if it is due to a worn out or weak shock absorber. Steering and suspension checks involve looking for uneven wear patterns and proper inflation on tires, checking the universal joint and steering gear housing for leaking oil, inspecting each tie-rod end and any damage to all suspension and steering components, testing the movement of these steering pieces while another person turns the steering wheel, checking balljoints for any loose play and looking into their boots for tears or slits as well as examining deteriorating suspension arm bushings located at the rear of the car.