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"Wayne K." > wrote in message news:JBICe.116922$yV4.113800@okepread03... > Hello All, > So I checked the steering column. There is a connection in approximately > that looks something like a small U joint. It's below the Master Brake unit > etc. This thing seems to be the culprit. It seems very work out. Is this an > easy fix? Or does it require changing out the whole steering coloum. As I said in an earlier post, I'm not familiar with the 3 series, but the small u/j's on steering columns are usually replaceable on their own. I suggest you get yourself a Haynes or similar, or search the BMW websites. Chances are it will mean removal of the column, or at least moving it enough to slide the coupling off the shaft. Before you do so, make sure it's the joint itself that has the play, and is not due to slackness of the coupling on the shaft itself. If it is, simply tightening the bolts might be enough to remove the play. Mike. |
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R. Mark Clayton > wrote: > There is always going to be some play between one diretion and the other > evenon a rack. Not that you can feel. It would of course be measurable. -- *Eschew obfuscation * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Mike G > wrote: > > You may well be able to move the wheel slightly with no apparent > > movement of the wheels, but free play means free movement followed by > > a definite and 'hard' change in resistance. If it's 'springy' movement > > then that's ok, as this may be a function of the power steering > > sensing. > Which is why I asked the questions in my original reply. You and I know > what play means, but Waynes post didn't explain whether the play was > springy, or perfectly free play with no resistance. He simply said the > wheels didn't move. Yes. It's a fine point. But if the play is in a UJ in the steering column, it's likely to be very easy movement between the points where firm resistance is felt. The other common point is wear in an inner ball joint, but since this involves moving the rack to feel may not be so obvious. However, raising a wheel off the ground is the best way to check for this. Play between the rack and pinion, or pinion end float are much less common. -- *Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Wayne K. wrote: > Hello All, > So I checked the steering column. There is a connection in approximately > that looks something like a small U joint. It's below the Master Brake unit > etc. This thing seems to be the culprit. It seems very work out. Is this an > easy fix? Or does it require changing out the whole steering coloum. > > Thanks, > Wayne This is a recall item on some E36s so check with your dealer. You might get it replaced for free. |
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