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Quick question lads, My F10 while it drives straight the steering wheel is cocked off to the left, Ive looked up how to remove the wheel and its easy enough but before I do it I would like to know a couple of things, do I need to take any precautions before removing the airbag? Is the wheel mounted on splines so I can move it around a few degrees?, I know its a small thing but it grates on my nearves.
Has the steering wheel every been off?
I'd getting the suspension checked for worth bushes and the alloys aligned before taking off steering wheels.
Adjusting the steering wheels is only masking the problem.
I think suspension is ok, passed NCT yesterday, no other faults, The wheel has not been off since Ive owned it [ about 3 years]
Yes disconnect the battery first as you do not wish to trigger airbag lights. Once disconnected leave for about 15 minutes. The wheel should be on splines. Most wheels will only have a certain amount of lock points. I did this on my own car recently except I did it the other way which is a bit more involved but did not need to worry about sensors and slip rings. I undid the steering joint underneath the car. Repositioned the wheel that way and it worked a treat. I agree with you it can be very annoying.
Disconnect the battery. Let the car discharge for 15 minutes. Take the airbag off and see if there is any paint markings. If they line up going from nut to column then its on correct.
Im sure its on correct but it tilts to the left a bit. it just annoys me on long journeys.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnC
Thanks, Ill give that option a lookQuote:
Originally Posted by Venom
I just had a look at the parts diagram, Did you disconnect the shaft at the telescopic bit under the dash?Quote:
Originally Posted by Venom
I disconnected at the spline closest to the rack. I'm unsure what the set up is like on an f10
Don't disconnect anything. Have the suspension checked out for wear and then get a proper 4 wheel alignment done.
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u cant re-fit steering wheel!! it has only one position for steering wheel fitting ! that she passed nct it doesnt mean that car is perfect .most common front lower straight arms , ball joint wear ,and they do fail on low mileage , non nct centre will found this and lot other garages as well .the last case , it just need wheel alignment
Ive just replaced the lower control arms, but it was like this before, Ive had the allignment done before but did not cure the problem.
Are you sure you don't have a seized track rod end?
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Tires might be worn not straight if arms was worn before and now might be pulling wheel one or other way just becouse they worn different directions before
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Or someone didn't do good job on tracking
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Im not certain about the track rod as I havent looked , If anything the car pulls slightly to the lef therfore by my recconing if the tracking is adjusted to correct this then the steering wheel will end up tilting more to the left. As I said before, Its not a big deal, just annoying at times.
wheels are aligned by steering wheel position , which should be 100% straight , on its 0 degree. not steering wheel by wheels position when some garages does if cant adjust track rods cos they could be badly seized . If steering wheel will be few degrees to the left or to the right, it may get traction light on the dash, as tractions sytem thinks car is going sideways .
and as i said , this would cause worn suspension parts, even rear axle not only front ,or bad wheel alignment -not 100% correct on front or rear as well,and previous badly worn tires ,and last check tire pressures all around
I might drop it over to you one of the days & let you have a look
While were on the subject Ive been getting the Drivetrain error a bit lately, Usualy when cold, any ideas? Im afraid to let BMW have a look as they dont seem to know exactly what causes it.
I had a similar symptom, car drove ok and straight but wheel was off centre. It was a bit skittish over a bump, and in the wet you could feel it through the seat of your pant's that the rear was pulling wrong. So I pulled the back nearside apart and found the rose joint was shot - pressed in a new one and the steering wheel centred up. This was an E39 530d for reference.
Not surprised - any of my experience with BMW in this country has been appalling - they may have 1 guy in each garage that is well trained, but he is usually well off limits to customers. If I can't do it myself and there isn't much I'll back down from i'd go to a reputable independent.Quote:
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