Tighten That Nut Behind The Wheel!

[Don McAdams]

I swear I was ignoring this post (not reading) because I was insinuating you meant the driver behind the wheel! Thanks for the post. I'll check tomorrow.

Hahahaha
Seriously, it makes a big difference when tightened up. I cannot believe how loose mine was & the vibration I was getting through the steering wheel-

Give a look at it!

[onewhippedpuppy]

What if you have the power telescope?

[GS535i]

What if you have the power telescope?

.... or have a '90 ( or earlier) with no telescope function?

[Bill R.]

slight click when turning the wheel from center and excess play also. The later telescoping wheel i would decide if you mind the play or if you want telescoping... most people leave the telescoping wheel in one position almost all the time anyway.

.... or have a '90 ( or earlier) with no telescope function?

[skr]

i got an '89 and it has a telescoping weel. was this an euro option?

[Bill R.]

without airbag did..

i got an '89 and it has a telescoping weel. was this an euro option?

[Dan in NZ]

I have an early (11/89) with telescoping wheel. Even when the column nut is completely loose, it doesn't telescope. With the lever open, it pulls in and out a centimeter or so with a lot of resistance. I don't really have a need to telescope my wheel anyway.

A good way to tell if the nut is loose, is with the engine off, quickly turn the wheel back and forth a few times, if you hear a clunking it's time to tighten.

[2fast]

I just tighten mine about 3 turns ,steering feels better.

Love those quick easy fixs

[shanek]

I didn't think mine would be that loose with only 90000kms but figured I might as well check it. It was loose, took quite a few turns to get it good and snug.
Quick, easy and VERY noticeable fix.

[Rory525]

Just thought id bring this thread up again as I want to do it...

How hard is it to take the plastic trim off to get into that? Is there a page in the bentley manual explaining it ?

Thanks
Rory