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Group 32 Steering & Wheel Alignment Service Bulletins

Bulletin number

Title

Description

Date of issue

32 01 83 (766) Noise in steering column and wheel, 318i Steering column touches surround, place washer P/N 17 11 9 932 650 between the collar and wheel September 1983
32 02 84 (834) Steering wheel lock E30 Remove lock and housing and check tumblers for free movement, replace lock or housing depending on results September 1984
32 03 84 (848) Front Axle Camber Adjustment Eccentric upper strut mounts are available for adjustment July 1984
32 04 84 (868) Replacement of steering gear due to accident Discusses when to replace steering gear after an accident September 1984
32 06 84 (891) Power steering gear for handicapped persons Up to 40% more assist, LHD P/N 32 13 1 128 422 RHD P/N 32 13 1 129 277 April 1985
32 02 85 (1061) Power steering system noises at low temperatures Replace ATF with LHM fluid P/N 81 22 9 407 025 July 1985
32 04 85 (1098) Key blanks from HUF will not fit ignitions Grind stop shoulder on code side of key October 1985
32 01 86 (1186) Engine noises in passenger compartment Plug missing form end of hollow steering shaft, remove emblem from wheel and plug column with DUM-DUM March 1986
32 02 86 (1281) Recall Campaign 86V-138 ; steering coupling Install plates on column knuckle to prevent it separating , causing loss of steering in accident December 1986
32 01 87 (1433) Steering lock assembly production change Shows change to pin hole for release of lock cylinder July 1987
32 02 88 (1594) M Technik sport steering wheel Horns do not work or run continuously, deformed horn contacts, replace with new P/N 32 33 1 155 956 February 1988
32 05 88 (1763) Steering column universal joints Do not allow high pressure water or steam to strike the universals to prevent grease being washed out. November 1988
32 03 89 (1880) Power steering cooler pipe 325iX If cooler is present, remove and replace existing hoses with P/N 32 41 1 137 750. Cooler can cause pressure build up that may rupture the line from rack to cooler September 1989
32 03 91 (3320) Power steering noise except iX From 6/90 to 10/91 may have a pressure hose with spiral coil. Replace with hose without coil M20 P/N 32 41 137 153, M42 P/N 32 41 1 133 399 November 1991
 

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