32 90 ... Troubleshooting on steering (4WD)
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Observe TROUBLESHOOTING ON FRONT AXLE AND DIAGNOSIS HELP FOR STEERING (SI).
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake | Screw connections, steering spindle lower section to steering gear, loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE ) |
| Connection, steering spindle lower section to assembly partition wall, loose | Tighten down screws (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION ) | |
| Journal of tie rod end deformed | Replace STEERING GEAR and TIE ROD ENDS | |
| Tie rod end worn | Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace STEERING GEAR | |
| Check TIE RODS , replace if necessary | ||
| Replace TIE ROD END | ||
| 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 | ||