Steering play
#1
Steering play
Hello guys, once again a bit trouble with my mini.
I'm having a noticeable play in the steering wheel, about 1 - 2 inches or so.
I've done some resource, and it appears to be pretty uncommon problem. One guy pointed out that it could be item no 4 on this picture ( http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/r/f/181.png ).
Has anyone have a guess what it can be ? New steering column, steering rack or power steering pump ?
Its started to beeing really dangerous now, it started as a small play, into this huge one.
BTW, there is no dealer here in Iceland.
I'm having a noticeable play in the steering wheel, about 1 - 2 inches or so.
I've done some resource, and it appears to be pretty uncommon problem. One guy pointed out that it could be item no 4 on this picture ( http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/r/f/181.png ).
Has anyone have a guess what it can be ? New steering column, steering rack or power steering pump ?
Its started to beeing really dangerous now, it started as a small play, into this huge one.
BTW, there is no dealer here in Iceland.
#2
the steeering system is pretty simple on the mini. No. 4 is the pin. that prevents the steering shaft from comming out of the rack & pinion gear box.
The shaft is slotted so even if the pin was gone, it would still turn.
Possibly the rack is shot or the tie rods ball joints are shot.
You will need to lift the car, get underneath and check it out.
the problem should make itself quite obvious if you have 2 inches of play.
This is dangerous so check it right away. Do not put it off.
The shaft is slotted so even if the pin was gone, it would still turn.
Possibly the rack is shot or the tie rods ball joints are shot.
You will need to lift the car, get underneath and check it out.
the problem should make itself quite obvious if you have 2 inches of play.
This is dangerous so check it right away. Do not put it off.
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Could you possibly explain the process involved? I have the same issue. As well as the Bentley Service manual but I like to get as many opinions as possible. Did you run into any trouble getting some things out to get to it etc?
#10
Put the car on a lift, went under it, and removed a bolt from the lower joint in the steering column. Got myself a cowbar and slided the joint of the steering rack.
Down with the car, went inside it, removed the cover below the steering wheel, removed the bolt, slided the steering column down, then pulled through the hole.
Its really easy
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