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    No more creaking noise

    I was getting a creaking noise when I turn the steering wheel and brake at the same time. I thought the noise was gone after I replaced the traction strut bushings but the noise came back today.

    After researching this site and others I decided to grease the center link joints and tie rod end joints. The joints were much too dry and the grease was kinda sticky. ds

    I greased each of the four joints and took it for a test drive and the noise is gone plus it seems easier to steer.

    Kind of a pain to remove and install the ring around the rubber seal (large one).

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    Really? Thats it? I just installed entire front suspension and I have a similar noise including center link. Ahhhh

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    ya thats the trade secret..Anti seize the tie rod ends of the center link and there is no chance of the creaky sounds
    2000 740i Sport

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    Ehh I think I mentioned this before guys and also posted it in the DIY section

    Have a technical question, don't send me a PM but post it on the board so others can benefit from it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwin NL View Post
    Ehh I think I mentioned this before guys and also posted it in the DIY section

    That you did, and I appreciate it very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwin NL View Post
    Ehh I think I mentioned this before guys and also posted it in the DIY section
    Can you post a link to the DIY for this? Can't find it.

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    Common problems and DIY fixes!

    Have a technical question, don't send me a PM but post it on the board so others can benefit from it!

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    yap, got it. Thanks Ed!!!

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    my car has a creeking noise, but it is coming from the steering wheel where as it sounds like you guys are having problems with suspension components. Is my problem caused by a worn "O" ring, or does it have something to do with the steering column?

    any help is appreciated
    P.S. I haven't seen anything on e38.org, or in the DIY section about the steering wheel making this noise.

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    It's the slip ring under the steering wheel.





    Totally stock 97 740iL except for SatRad

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    Quote Originally Posted by meteck View Post
    It's the slip ring under the steering wheel.
    So the slip ring is number 2 in this diagram right? I have a heated steering wheel too, so would I need a special slip ring, or are they all the same?



    sorry for the somewhat noob-y questions.

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