Lower steering assembly play

Roadster22i · Post by **Roadster22i** » Thu 11 Nov, 2010 09:53

I have slight play in my steering and i think its coming from the joint in the lower steering assembly. Is it possible to open up the round metal housing and replace the joint thats in there. Or is it just a case buying a complete unit from bmw.

skygrasssky · Post by **skygrasssky** » Thu 11 Nov, 2010 10:24

Hi, I assume you mean the wishbone.It's best to replace the whole unit. I've just replaced both mine at a cost of £24.00 each, these were from my local motor factor and are Quinton Hazell.

skygrasssky · Post by **skygrasssky** » Thu 11 Nov, 2010 10:25

Bump!

Roadster22i · Post by **Roadster22i** » Thu 11 Nov, 2010 22:49

no i mean the short section at the bottom of the steering column that has a rubber guibo in it. think the rubber i mine is worn. was wondering if anyone else has noticed it on there z3.

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Thu 11 Nov, 2010 23:13

The lower steering column is one part and you cant buy the joint separately. I bet it will be expensive from BMW. You would be better getting a secondhand one methinks.