Power Steering Pump Noise (M32 200 04)

Publication date: 2005-06-01
Reference number: M32 200 04
Supersedes refnos: M32 02 05

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M32 02 05, Date of Issue: June 2005

MINI:	R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S) manufactured before June 2004
GROUP:	Steering and Wheel Alignment

Superceded Bulletin(s): M32 200 04, Date of Issue: December 2004

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure M32 200 04 dated December 2004.

Power Steering Pump Noise

R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S) manufactured before June 2004.

Customer may hear a knocking noise from the front axle area when turning the steering wheel.

The power steering pump bracket is not properly mounted and makes contact with the power steering gear.

Move the power steering pump bracket down as far as possible to increase the clearance between the bracket and the steering gear.

Do not replace the power steering gear or the electro-hydraulic power steering pump.

Loosen the two M8x12 hex bolts holding the power steering pump bracket. These bolts are accessible from the rear of the vehicle (under the power steering gear).
Move the power steering pump bracket down as far as possible to increase the clearance between the bracket and the steering gear.
Torque the bolts to 19 Nm.
For additional information, follow Repair Instruction RA 32 41 030

Improved assembly process implemented in June 2004.