5 Series E61 525xi (N52) TOUR
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Troubleshooting on steering (4WD)
Observe troubleshooting on front axle and diagnosis help for steering (SI).
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Excessive steering wheel
play/steering wheel shake
Screw connections, steering spindle
lower section to steering gear, loose
Replace screws and tighten down
(refer to Removing and
installing/replacing lower section of
steering spindle)
Connection, steering spindle lower
section to assembly partition wall,
loose
Tighten down screws (refer to
Removing and installing/replacing
steering spindle lower section )
Teeth between double joint and
steering spindle lower section worn
Remove steering spindle lower
section
Journal of tie rod end deformed
Replace steering gear and tie rod
ends
Tie rod end worn
Check steering gear rack; if
necessary, replace steering gear
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
Tie rod end worn
Replace tie rod end
Front axle alignment incorrectly
adjusted
Carry out chassis/wheel alignment
check, adjust toe/track if necessary
Steering spindle lower section was
not fitted during zero setting of
steering gear (tooth offset)
Observe installation sequence in
document "Removing and
installing/replacing steering spindle
lower section"
refer to Troubleshooting on front axle
RA Troubleshooting on steering (4WD)
BMW AG - TIS
18.02.2013 01:33
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