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Saturday, October 13, 2018

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.