how do i get rid of play in steering wheel?

[Guest dutch]

my wheel has a bit of play and its starting to get anoying when im driving, how do i tighten up the steering so there is less or no play?

[Paul7002]

bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.

The adjusting screw is on the top of the steering box. It's in the middle of a big locking nut which must be loosened slightly first. Then turn the screw a 1/4 turn clockwise at a time, then tighten the locking nut and test the feel. Over tightening the box will wear it out fast - and rebuilt ones are pricey. Note it will never feel like a modern car. If the adjusting screw is already flush with the nut, you have little or no adjustment left and need to start looking for a new/used/rebuilt box.

If the rest of your front end is loose and worn out, do #3 first as no amount of steering box adjustment will get rid of the play.

[pnwtii]

You should really use the Forum Search on this board. You'll find that most of your questions will be answered by previous posts.

I found these posts when I typed in "steering wheel play"

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,search/mode,results/