Tight Steering

[nezarnuaimat]

Ok pal, I'll try to find it (still prefer a photo) and spray it. I'll let you know. Thanks, you're great

[SlickGT1]

Ok here you go. Front driver side (Left when sitting behind steering wheel).

Wide Shot. You see that joint looking thing?


Closeup. Look above now, you will see where it is.


Enjoy.

[mrbmwx5]

Buy Escalade for lighter steering...

[nezarnuaimat]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

Enjoy.

Thanks pal, I really appreciate it. I'll do this tomorrow & let you know guys.

[SlickGT1]

No Prob. Finally remembered to take pics. And yes, escalade steering is very light.

[nezarnuaimat]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

No Prob. Finally remembered to take pics. And yes, escalade steering is very light.

Today I checked it and guess what? It was covered by dirty grease & compact sands (I live in Saudi Arabia where sandstorms are common).

By turning the steering wheel I could easily identify that the squeezing sound is coming from this universal joint.

The mechanic told me that this universal joint got some play/backlash and therefore spraying with liquid wrench only won't fix it; it should be replaced.

To ensure myself more, I washed it out with hot water jet and suddenly the squeezing sound and tightness just disappeared!

Tomorrow I'll have it replaced and yes; The steering's universal joint is the reason behind my tough steering.

Thanks pals, you're scientists

I'll bring photos tomorrow.

[Roadkill]

for all that are experiencing this tight steering issue, is this problem all the time or just intermittent?

[SlickGT1]

Some people have spots of tightness, some all the time. I think my steering is too light honestly.

[SlickGT1]

Great news Nezar. Let us know the condition of the joint in comparison to new one once removed. I didn't think those pinned joints could fail.

[nezarnuaimat]

Full story here
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tml#post874425