1999 BMW 520
117,000 MILES
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GIBGUNDIDZA
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the car has developed a steering freeplay of about sixty degrees,. l took it to the mechanic who checked the suspension and did not find a fault. What could be the probable reason? could the problem be in the steering box itself?
Oct 18, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Did you have the steering loose loose for something else? Did the "mechanic" notice the steering wheel off 60 degrees?
Oct 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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GIBGUNDIDZA
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the steering was never loosened for something else, the problem is felt more when driving and the mechanic did not take it for a test drive. he just checked it from the ramp although he confirmed that there was abit of free play.

Oct 18, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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Did you compensate this mechanic?
Oct 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM