3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Fig. 1:
A) Original steering articulated
washer
(Identifying feature: company
symbol/Lemförder)
B) Modified steering articulated
washer
(Identifying feature: Figure "50" in
circle)
If the original steering articulated washer is installed in the vehicle, it must be exchanged for
the modified steering articulated washer.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 32 31 053
Note:
The modified steering articulated washer has been installed as standard on all E46
vehicles since 11/1999.
Important!
If a complaint is made and the vehicle already has pipes with variable orifice
installed (part no. 32 13 6 750 847, see Fig. 2, detail B), these must be removed
when the modified steering articulated washer is installed.
It is not permitted to install both measures (pipes with variable orifice and
modified steering articulated washer)!
Fig. 2:
A) Pipes without variable orifice
B) Pipes with variable orifice
For information on removing the variable orifice, please contact the hotline of your
subsidiary or importer.
2. Renewing brake discs and brake pads on front axle
This action applies to LHD and RHD models.
Renew both sets of brake discs and brake pads on the front axle.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 34 11 220.
3. Balancing the front wheels in a steady state and checking for horizontal and vertical
runout, match tyres as necessary.
SI Torsional oscillations in steering wheel when braking (update) E46, except four-
BMW AG - TIS
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