32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. 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). Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING .
TROUBLESHOOTING ON STEERING
| 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 STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION ). |
| 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. Refer to 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR and 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | |
| Tie rod end worn. | Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace steering gear. Refer to 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR and 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | |
| Check tie rods, replace if necessary. Refer to 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | ||
| Replace tie rod end. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | ||
| Steering gear rack damaged. | Replace steering gear. Refer to 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR and 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . | |
| Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING . | ||
| Steering wheel inclination. | Tie rod end worn. | Replace tie rod end. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD . |
| Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted. | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, adjust toe/track if necessary. Refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD and 32 00 155 CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD . | |
| Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING . | ||