M5 1991 e34 steering play

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   Ive go some play in the steering. Is it a simple prob that iam over looking or do I need garage assistance. 
Cheers

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ardasaliah Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 76	Topic: M5 1991 e34 steering play Posted: 20-June-2003 at 21:36
	Ive go some play in the steering. Is it a simple prob that iam over looking or do I need garage assistance. Cheers
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simmo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 09-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 65	Posted: 22-June-2003 at 18:58
	i had the same problem ,first check your ball joints ,then try tightening your steering box its just at the side of the exhaust manifold.half a turn was enough for my steering .to much and the steering wont self centre

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: 23-June-2003 at 10:47
	Hi what do you mean by tightening the steering box?, as I have the same problem with my 93 525i (my first car with a steering box not rack) Many Thanks Simon

mmm-five Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 16-January-2003 Status: Offline Points: 343	Posted: 23-June-2003 at 14:55
	It's a trait of the E34 M5 as it has recirculating ball steering rather than the traditional rack & pinion. There will always be a 1-2" dead spot when the steering wheel and wheels are straight ahead. If there is any more play than this then it could just need adjusting, but be very careful, as over tightening will just lead to premature wear and a new steering box!