32 90... Troubleshooting on steering
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Observe TROUBLESHOOTING ON FRONT AXLE AND DIAGNOSIS HELP FOR STEERING (SI) .
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel play too high | Screws at lower section of steering spindle to steering gear/steering spindle middle section loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE ) |
| Screws at steering spindle middle section to steering spindle lower section/steering column loose | Replace screws and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE for N54, and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STEERING SPINDLE LOWER SECTION (N63) for N63.) | |
| Journal of tie rod end deformed |
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| Tie rod end worn | 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 | ||