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2004 E46 320d saloon - rear suspension rattle (fixed)

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#1 ·
Hi folks over past week I have noticed what I can only describe as a baby rattle noise coming from rear passenger side wheel when im driving. Would this be a faulty shock absorber?
Any help or advice as normal is really appreciated

Thanks

Liam
 
#4 ·
If you jack the car up and remove that wheel, you should be able to visually inspect the rear spring. Its very common for the bottom coil to snap off and rattle around in the rear arm. The rear shock should have very little side to sid or up and down movement in the top mount...:thumbsup