Wandering steering

[franks]

I have a 1990 525i and have replaced the both thrust arms and control arms. I also just replaced my steering box. The car seams to wander when I am driving, sometimes it feels like the wind is blowing it. I will start heading to the right slowly then start back to the left. Any ideas? Also how much play should there be in the steering wheel before the tires move?

[Kalevera]

Tighten up the 32mm nut by the pedals yet? (there are a few writeups on this floating around...)

There's a bit of play inherent in the steering box...It makes "dead on center" and a few degrees in either direction feel a bit benign.

[franks]

Yes , I have tighten the nut. Did not seem to make any change.

[pundit]

...There's a bit of play inherent in the steering box...It makes "dead on center" and a few degrees in either direction feel a bit benign.
Many mention this problem but I don't have it with my E34.
Mine has no play at all! :)

[Kalevera]

Maybe you don't have the stock steering components?

[632 Regal]

Frank, if you grab the steering shaft deal under the dash, you dont feel any play moving it like side to side?

[franks]

If I understand you, no the shaft does not have any play side to side.

[franks]

I think I do. The car was reportedly wreack in the rear before I bought it. Could something in the back be causing this?