3 Series E30 325i (M20) SAL
2.
Check the drivebelt for residues of coolant and oil and replace if necessary.
Important!
Always replace the drivebelt if it is soiled with hydraulic fluid.
(See Repair Instructions 11 28 010).
3.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. A definite loss of oil indicates there may be a leak or leaks in the steering
system. Check the steering system for leaks and repair, fill and bleed the system if necessary.
(See Repair Instructions 32 13 006).
4.
Check whether the pump mount is fitted correctly and adjust if necessary.
5.
Check whether the following components are damaged, stiff, corroded, worn, have play, are worn out: ball joints,
McPherson strut mounts, steering shaft bearings, universal joints of the steering shaft, track rod joints, control
arm bearings, thrust rod bearings/rubber bushings, anti-roll bar bearings, pendulum supports, pitman arms and
steering arms. If necessary, replace components.
6.
Check whether the steering column moves easily and repair if necessary:
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Raise the vehicle.
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With the engine off, turn the steering from lock to lock.
7.
The lines have not been run correctly. A line has been incorrectly clamped or is kinked; lines are making contact
with each other or with other vehicle parts. Adjust the run of the line(s).
8.
The system is leaking, sucking in air, making sucking noises and the fluid is foaming in the reservoir. Locate the
leak and repair, fill and bleed the system.
(See Repair Instructions 32 13 006).
9.
The brake pads are making contact with the brake disks without the brakes being actuated. Grease the brake
calipers/pads.
(See Repair Instructions 34 11 000).
Complaint:
Chattering when driving over bumps in road with steering turned (KMH)
1.
The teeth chatter when the steering is turned through an angle greater than 180
°
.
This a characteristic of the design of the steering system. There is no remedy.
2.
Check whether the following components are damaged, stiff, corroded, worn, have play, are worn out: ball joints,
McPherson strut mounts, steering shaft bearings, universal joints of the steering shaft, track rod joints, control
arm bearings, thrust rod bearings/rubber bushings, anti-roll bar bearings, pendulum supports, pitman arms and
steering arms. If necessary, replace components.
3.
The lines have not been run correctly. A line has been incorrectly clamped or is kinked; lines are making contact
with each other or with other vehicle parts. Adjust the run of the line(s).
4.
Check whether all relevant threaded chassis and suspension joints and steering components are fitted securely
and tighten if necessary.
(For tightening torques, see Technical Data.)
5.
Check the shock absorbers.
(For shock tester values,
see current Service Information bulletins 37 01 94 (782)
and 37 01 92 (562).
SI Aid to Diagnosing the Steering System
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