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.
