Steering box wear E34 200k

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   Took my E34 540 to the garage today, to have a service all went well, and my guess at the rocker gaskets leaking was bang on!  In fact, all 8 plug holes were full of oil as they have been leaking so bad.  Got two kits from the dealer (�40+vat for the pair) and will get them put on.

The lower control arm bushes have been replaced according to the mechanic, so i guess it is the steering box that is kaput.  People tell me these boxes do serios milage before wearing out, mines done 200k so is that enough to wear it out.  I might be able to adjust the box, as the garage said it has an adjuster.  How does this work ?????

Anyway, see how it goes.

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zeeny99999 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23-September-2005 Location: SE London Status: Offline Points: 32	Topic: Steering box wear E34 200k Posted: 18-July-2006 at 20:22
	Took my E34 540 to the garage today, to have a service all went well, and my guess at the rocker gaskets leaking was bang on! In fact, all 8 plug holes were full of oil as they have been leaking so bad. Got two kits from the dealer (�40+vat for the pair) and will get them put on. The lower control arm bushes have been replaced according to the mechanic, so i guess it is the steering box that is kaput. People tell me these boxes do serios milage before wearing out, mines done 200k so is that enough to wear it out. I might be able to adjust the box, as the garage said it has an adjuster. How does this work ????? Anyway, see how it goes.

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simons5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 22-June-2003 Location: Harrogate Status: Offline Points: 163	Posted: 18-July-2006 at 20:54
	I had to replace mine at 189,000 so yours is doing well!!! Simon

e34-520iSE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 22-December-2003 Location: Gateshead, UK Status: Offline Points: 453	Posted: 18-July-2006 at 21:44
	You can adjust the steering box but it may be a bit tricky on your 540! Mine was sloppy at 189k, so I fixed it, now I'm at 204k with no probs. The adjuster is on the top of the box (allen key needed if I remember right). Slacken the outer locknut off, jack the front up, screw in the adjuster until you have dialled out the 'play' at the steering wheel (DON'T OVERTIGHTEN IT OR YOU WON"T BE ABLE TO STEER AT ALL!). When you are happy with your adjustment keep the adjuster key steady while carefully tightening the outer locknut. Test drive and repeat until perfect. HTH, Shaun
	Self confessed madman 1990 Brilliantrot 2 ltr M20. Air force definition of explosives: A loud noise followed by the sudden going away of what was once there a second ago.