Steering - Squeaking Noise From Column on Bumps

Steering - Squeaking Noise From Column on Bumps

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Steering and Wheel Alignment

March 2005

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Steering Column Noise

MODEL

R50 (Cooper) and R53 (Cooper S)

SITUATION

Customer may complain of a distinct squeaking noise heard from the top of steering column when the vehicle is driven over bumps or when the

steering wheel is turned.

PROCEDURE

Verify the customer complaint. Proceed with the following instructions only afier the customer complaint has been verified.

1. Remove the upper section of steering column trim. See Repair Instruction 32 31 004.

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2. Apply one piece of felt tape on to the upper steering column area (1).

3. Remove the lower section of steering column trim. See Repair Instruction 32 31 020.

4. Apply one piece of felt tape on to the lower steering column area (2).

NOTES

Do not replace the steering column for the above situation. If the steering column has to be replaced for other reasons, please follow Repair

Instruction 32 31 090 and make sure that the two felt tape pieces are applied in the indicated upper and lower steering column areas.