3 Series E46 320Cd (M47TU) CONVER
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Baugruppe/Group: 31
31 01 99 (498)
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Datum/Date:
Update 01/2001
Torsional oscillations in steering wheel when braking (update)
E46, except four-wheel drive and M3
Complaint:
Torsional oscillations in steering wheel (steering wheel vibrations) when braking from 130
km/h to 60 km/h (80 - 40 mph).
Important!
The situation must not be confused with the steering wheel jerking on rapid brake
application.
Please refer to Service Information bulletin 34 01 98 (373)
Cause:
Front axle sensitivity.
Affected
vehicles:
E46, start of series production until February 2001
except E46 with option 0203 ("four-wheel drive system") and except E46/M3
Remedy:
In the event of a customer complaint:
•
Exchange steering articulated washer
(only LHD vehicles up to date of production 10/99)
•
Renew brake discs and brake pads on front axle
•
Balance the front wheels in a steady state and check for horizontal and vertical runout,
match tyres as necessary
•
Replace rubber mount on both control arms (incl. holder)
Procedure:
1. Exchanging steering articulated washer
This action only applies to LHD vehicles up to date of production 10/1999.
Note for diesel vehicles:
Remove front underbody protection.
Check type/identifying feature of the installed steering articulated washer (identifying
feature is only found once on each articulated washer):
Type:
Identifying feature:
A
Original steering articulated washer
Company symbol/Lemförder
B
Modified steering articulated washer
Figure "50" in circle
SI Torsional oscillations in steering wheel when braking (update) E46, except four-
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 01:27
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