Steering Column Noise (M32 01 05)

Publication date: 2005-03-01
Reference number: M32 01 05

STEERING COLUMN NOISE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M32 01 05, Date of Issue: March 2005

MINI:	R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S)
GROUP:	Steering and Wheel Alignment

SUBJECT

Steering Column Noise

MODEL

R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S)

SITUATION

Customer may complain of a distinct squeaking noise heard from the top of steering column when the vehicle is driven over bumps or when the steering wheel is turned.

PROCEDURE

Verify the customer complaint. Proceed with the following instructions only after the customer complaint has been verified.

Remove the upper section of steering column trim. See Repair Instruction 32 31 004.
Apply one piece of felt tape on to the upper steering column area (1).
Remove the lower section of steering column trim. See Repair Instruction 32 31 020.

Fig 1: Felt Tape On Upper Steering Column Area
Apply one piece of felt tape on to the lower steering column area (2).

Fig 2: Felt Tape On Lower Steering Column Area

NOTES

Do not replace the steering column for the above situation. If the steering column has to be replaced for other reasons, please follow Repair Instruction 32 31 090 and make sure that the two felt tape pieces are applied in the indicated upper and lower steering column areas.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Quantity
65 77 0 406 286	Felt Tape	1

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Information only.