BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Technical Service Bulletin # 320210 Date: 130301
Steering- Squeaking Noise From Column When Turning Wheel
SI B32 02 10
Steering and Wheel Alignment
March 2013
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 10 dated October 2010.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Squeaking Noises from Steering Wheel While Turning
MODEL
E70
E71
SITUATION
There is a squeaking noise from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned.
CAUSE
The rubber boot on the steering column is not positioned correctly or lacks sufficient grease for the plastic bearing.
INFORMATION
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version.
[NEW] In "Information Search," select the "Function Structure" tab. Select "Chassis and Suspension / Steering / Steering interference noise," and
then press "Start Search."
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 563
[NEW] Select test plan "AM3201_00222 - Steering noises."
The BMW Group has integrated NED (Non-electric Diagnosis) into diagnosis for the purpose of finding the cause of mechanical, acoustic and visual
problems. Refer to bulletin B07 03 10 for more details.
CORRECTION
Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
Steering- Squeaking Noise From Column When Turning Wheel
SI B32 02 10
Steering and Wheel Alignment
March 2013
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 10 dated October 2010.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Squeaking Noises from Steering Wheel While Turning
MODEL
E70
E71
SITUATION
There is a squeaking noise from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned.
CAUSE
The rubber boot on the steering column is not positioned correctly or lacks sufficient grease for the plastic bearing.
INFORMATION
The problem has been integrated into ISTA diagnostics. Follow the diagnosis test plan, using the latest ISTA version.
[NEW] In "Information Search," select the "Function Structure" tab. Select "Chassis and Suspension / Steering / Steering interference noise," and
then press "Start Search."
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 563
[NEW] Select test plan "AM3201_00222 - Steering noises."
The BMW Group has integrated NED (Non-electric Diagnosis) into diagnosis for the purpose of finding the cause of mechanical, acoustic and visual
problems. Refer to bulletin B07 03 10 for more details.
CORRECTION
Refer to ISTA diagnosis for the required repair procedure.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.