32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI) .
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake | Screws at lower section of steering spindle to steering gear/steering column loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to Removing and installing/replacing lower section of steering spindle ) |
| Bolt connection, universal joint/double joint, to lower section of steering spindle/steering gear/steering column loose | Replace and tighten down bolts (refer to Double joint / universal joint) | |
| Journal of tie rod end deformed | Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace steering gear Replace tie rod ends |
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| Tie rod end worn | Check tie rod ends, replace if necessary | |
| Check tie rods, replace if necessary | ||
| Steering gear rack damaged | Replace steering gear | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on front axle | ||
| Steering wheel inclination | Refer to BMW diagnosis system "Troubleshooting tree wheel/chassis alignment check " | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on front axle | ||