Steering loose- 1 Inch Play

[wilsonrajs]

Hi Guys,
I hav a problem with my e46 2002, My sterring is too loose 1 inch play. WHen i am in high speed if a truck suddenly moves left i hav no immediate control of my car cause of play, So hence a safety issue.
So guys pls suggest possible solution, Before i go to a Garage.
Regards

[///power]

The steering rack might be your problem. Require replacing.

[Ayham]

Looks like a steering rack..E46 is known for this.

[wilsonrajs]

Thanks & Is it expensive?

[Ayham]

Used it's between AED900 and AED1500, depends on the mileage.

[Nad 335!]

Hi Guys,
I hav a problem with my e46 2002, My sterring is too loose 1 inch play. WHen i am in high speed if a truck suddenly moves left i hav no immediate control of my car cause of play, So hence a safety issue.
So guys pls suggest possible solution, Before i go to a Garage.
Regards

Had this problem on my car! it was the steering shaft spindle joint.

[mahmoud_bedewi]

it could be one the 2 options mentioned above
1- steering rack
2- steering knuckle joint

[Bruno]

look at your overall suspensions' condition.. im sure there are other components that have aged with the rack.

[shockerg1]

look at your overall suspensions' condition.. im sure there are other components that have aged with the rack.

:whathesaid::iagree:

[Nad 335!]

Had this problem on my car! it was the steering shaft spindle joint.

Hey Bud,go to your car and grab the streering wheel with your thumb and four finger and rock up and down with very little force without your engine running.
If the free play is there than its not your steering rack its your steering spindle shaft.
Replace spindle job done!
Let me know after your grab test?

[wilsonrajs]

@Nad 335! Buddy i did your test, There is play even when engine is off and i checked under the bonnet i can see one part in the bottom below the engine like some kind of joint and is loose same amount as play.

[Nad 335!]

@Nad 335! Buddy i did your test, There is play even when engine is off and i checked under the bonnet i can see one part in the bottom below the engine like some kind of joint and is loose same amount as play.

See the pic! thats the part you need,dependent on your Vin number!

[wilsonrajs]

@Nad335! Thanks Buddy, Its great help.
Also thanks all the guys for your feedback, Really appreciate it.