E39 creaking rear suspension

Hi all,

E39 528i 1997

The rear suspension has started creaking. This happens when going over
bumps, or when I bounce the back up/down. I intend to put it up on
stands tomorrow and take a look, but I know from experience that
tracking down suspension noises can be a PITA.

Are there any known faults that cause this, or any tips for finding the
cause?


TIA


--
Grunff

My E39 525TDS 1998 started doing similar. I had to have the rear shock
absorbers replaced, as one of them turned out to be broken.

BUT before you try that option, check the "up-links" attaching the roll-cage
to the underside of the car. If it's them, then the price to fix it will be
a lot cheaper.

"Grunff" > wrote in message
...
> Hi all,
>
> E39 528i 1997
>
> The rear suspension has started creaking. This happens when going over
> bumps, or when I bounce the back up/down. I intend to put it up on stands
> tomorrow and take a look, but I know from experience that tracking down
> suspension noises can be a PITA.
>
> Are there any known faults that cause this, or any tips for finding the
> cause?
>
>
> TIA
>
>
> --
> Grunff