Steering - Squeaking Noise From Column on Bumps
SI M32 01 05
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.
2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 100
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.
