Re: Loose Steering (archive)

I had a 520iA with a loose steering. It was an easy fix for the dealer. I don't think they changed anything. Just readjusted/tightened something. That's the impression I got, I never dug into the details.

I have been reading your postings but I am not sure I have found a solution
>to my problem on a 90.000Km year 92 850 manual.
>My steering is loose. The car seems to follow the roads imperfections and
>have to keep rectifying my line if I want to keep a good straight course,
>specially in a narrow road.
>I followed the steering shaft while some bodyelse moves the steering in a
>zig-zag manner. The wheels do not move at all but can move the steering for
>about 5-10 degrees either side.
>I have followed the shaft under the bonet and it seem that the problem lies
>inside the steering gear/steering box? (Where the shaft connect to a U-link)
>If I am not mistaken I have gathered from your postings that some rubbers
>inside need replacement.
>I would like to do it myself partly to safe costs and partly �cause it
>keeps
>my sundays occupied and for personal satisfaction. So, before trying to
>take
>everything apart, would like some suggestions on how to dissasemble the
>unit.
>Not sure if to do it from underneath the car or from the top under the
>bonet.
>Would greatly appreciate any help on this. In the case that my only option
>is
>to take it to my dealer, how much would I expect to be charged for this?
>Do you have any part numbers for those rubbers? (that is, if I have made
>any
>sense and you know what I mean)
>Many thanks in advanced
>Moises Kang
>Good site Keep it up!

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