Steering/Suspension - Noise From Steering Column

SI M32 01 13
Steering and Wheel Alignment

February 2013
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Noise from Steering Column when Turning or Adjusting Height

MODEL
R60

Produced from 8/2010

SITUATION
A squeaking noise is heard from the area around the steering column when turning or adjusting its height.

CAUSE
Material contact between the upper steering column bearing inner race and the plastic sleeve

PROCEDURE





Remove and install the lower instrument panel trim; refer to Repair Instruction 51 45 xxx, "Removing and installing bottom left dashboard trim panel."

Lubricate the plastic sleeve with lubricant (P/N 83 23 2 327 735). Make sure that when spraying, the steering column is turned at least 360 degrees, and the plastic sleeve is coated with the lubricant at the transition to the inner race of the bearing.

No adhesive lubricant should be sprayed into the grooved ball bearing.

Part replacement will not resolve the problem.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





Covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty.
Sublet calculation: Reimbursement for used quantity of Universal Lubricating Spray (MINI P/N 83 23 2 327 735, 12 oz container) at dealer net plus handling. Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section.

Labor operation code 51 45 180 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 45 680 instead.

Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the "Search" button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.

Even though work time labor operation code 51 99 000 ends in "000," it is not considered a Main labor operation.