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50 RA Steering Components_ Checking For Zero Clearance, Leaks, Damage And Wear > < 48 RA Seat Belts_ Checking Condition Of Belt Strap, Function Of Inertia Reel Mechanism
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Steering components: checking for zero
clearance, leaks, damage and wear

Checking play:

Steering wheel:

Move steering wheel back and forth and check for play

Tie rod joint:

There must no clearance between tie rod arm (2) and tie rod
joint (1).

Check all visible connections, hoses, lines and steering gear for
traces of fluid.

Checking for damage and wear:

Check gaiters, flexible disc and axle and tie rod sleeves for
damage (e.g. cracks, holes), for leaks or missing clamping bands
on gaiters.

RA  Steering components: checking for zero clearance, leaks, damage and wear

BMW AG - TIS

16.02.2013  21:31

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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50 RA Steering Components_ Checking For Zero Clearance, Leaks, Damage And Wear > < 48 RA Seat Belts_ Checking Condition Of Belt Strap, Function Of Inertia Reel Mechanism