Steering - Front End Knocking Noise on Turns

Steering - Front End Knocking Noise on Turns

SI M 32 02 05

Steering and Wheel Alignment

June 2005

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure M32 200 04 dated December 2002-2006.

SUBJECT

Power Steering Pump Noise

MODEL

R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S) manufactured before June 2002-2006.

SITUATION

Customer may hear a knocking noise from the front axle area when turning the steering wheel.

CAUSE

The power steering pump bracket is not properly mounted and makes contact with the power steering gear.

CORRECTION

Move the power steering pump bracket down as far as possible to increase the clearance between the bracket and the steering gear.

PROCEDURE

Do not replace the power steering gear or the electro-hydraulic power steering pump.

1. Loosen the two M8x12 hex bolts holding the power steering pump bracket. These bolts are accessible from the rear of the vehicle (under the

power steering gear).

2. Move the power steering pump bracket down as far as possible to increase the clearance between the bracket and the steering gear.

3. Torque the bolts to 19 Nm.

2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 95

For additional information, follow Repair Instruction RA 32 41 030

Improved assembly process implemented in June 2002-2006.