Steering - Increased Low Speed Steering Effort
SI B 32 19 05Steering and Wheel Alignment
December 2005
Technical Service
SUBJECT
LF-20 Power Steering Pump
MODEL
E46 (3 Series) equipped with LF-20 power steering pump, except All-wheel Drive Vehicles
SITUATION
Customer may complain of increased efforts to turn the steering wheel at low vehicle speeds, e.g. when cornering or parking.
CAUSE
LF-20 power steering pump may have internal drive shaft wear damage from fluid impurities.
CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, replace the LF-20 power steering pump with LF-30 power steering pump.
PROCEDURE
^ Verify the LF-20 power steering pump part number used on the vehicle and refer to the Parts Information below for the appropriate LF-30 power steering pump replacement.
^ Replace the power steering pump per Repair Instructions RA 32 41 061 or RA 32 41 060 (M52/M54).
^ Also replace the pressure hose and o-ring.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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