Steering - Clicking Noise Heard On Low Speed Turns

SI B32 07 06
Steering and Wheel Alignment

April 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Steering Column Clicking Noise

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) and E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) produced up to 11/05

SITUATION
Customer may complain of a slight clicking noise heard, mostly at slow speed, when turning the steering wheel at about 180 degrees.

CAUSE
Steering column manufacturing tolerances stack up.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, replace the steering column only. Do not replace the steering gear and the steering spindle (lower joint assembly).
The steering column manufacturing process has been improved in 11/05.

PROCEDURE

^ Replace the steering column per Repair Instructions RA 32 31 090.

^ Perform steering angle sensor adjustment/calibration per Repair Instructions RA 61 31 996.





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