Slip Ring Replacement

[Nanniepoo]

Got some weird noises coming from my steering wheel so I'm gearing up for a slip ring replacement, as well as a couple bearings that I've read about here: https://www.dvatp.com/bmw/steering_wheel_conversion and here: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...nts-(Pic-Heavy)

Are there any OEM options for the slip ring? My usual go-to part websites only have Gen. BMW to the tune of $250-$320. Also I can't find the equivalent diagram on realoem for the steering column bearings that's in the DIY. There's only the M3 one here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...35&hg=32&fg=30 Are they the same part numbers? I have a '98 323is. Any recommendations on a part list or a DIY with still hosted pictures/video would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Eric93se]

It's most likely just the bearing behind the steering wheel. Some people don't even replace it and just spray lube into it. I replaced mine and the only tough part was that the upper shaft wasn't long enough to get some part of its thread started again (can' remember) and afterwards realized I should have just loosened the steering guibo connection to get that bit of slack that I needed.

[Nanniepoo]

There's been a clicking since I bought the car a couple years ago. Lately at low speeds/at a stand-still I've been getting an ear-piercing screech, only audible within the car.

A couple bulbs just burnt out in my instrument cluster so maybe I'll order the stuff for that, pull the wheel off while I'm at it, and inspect.

[AlpineM3OldAsMe]

The bearing on top isn't too bad. I rebuilt my entire steering column and it was kind of obnoxious. Slow work but good DIY's on YouTube.

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[Nanniepoo]

Well just watched a DIY and the sounds I'm experiencing are identical. So I'll order the slip ring/clock spring and upper bearing now, worry about the rest later.