Steering: Service and Repair

ADJUSTING PRESSURE POINT IN POWER STEERING GEAR


Requirements:
Steering gear and mounts/joints of steering column in perfect condition.






Unscrew nut.
Press tie rod off of the steering drop arm with Special Tool 32 2 040


Installation:
Replace self-locking nut. Tightening torque at least 14 Nm. (10 ft.lbs.).



Set steering gear to straight ahead position (marks on spindle and case).







Lift out BMW emblem or remove SRS unit. Turn steering wheel counterclockwise about one turn.






Mount Special Tool 00 2 000, turn steering wheel clockwise past the pressure point and read the friction torque 1.0 to 1.2 Nm. (0.72 to 0.87 ft. lbs.)


Adjusting:
Turn steering wheel counterclockwise about 1 turn from straight ahead position.






Loosen nut (1) on steering gear and turn adjusting screw (2) until specified friction torque is reached while passing the pressure point.


Installation:
Tightening torque 27 Nm. (30 ft. lbs) for lock nut.