32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Observe TROUBLESHOOTING ON FRONT AXLE AND DIAGNOSIS HELP FOR STEERING (SI) .
STEERING 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 | 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 | Tie rod end worn | Replace TIE ROD END |
| Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, adjust toe/track if necessary. (See CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE , KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION , and KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .) | |
| Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING ON FRONT AXLE | ||