Steering: Service and Repair
ADJUSTING PRESSURE POINT IN POWER STEERING GEARRequirements:
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.
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 42 Nm. (30 ft. lbs.) for lock nut.