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Hi I've been looking at secondhand steering columns and the 451 type look very similar to the 450 type are they the same? the only difference i have seen is that the 451 type has no indicator cancelling ring? Thanks.
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They look alike but have different part numbers. Why replace steering column? Stiff lower UJ? Better to renew UJ. Only 10 Euro. Febest AST-1539. https://shop.febest.eu/catalogsearch/result/?q=AST-1539
My lower UJ was rather stiff a couple of years back:
Not much grease left inside the cups. Just dirt and rust. No wonder it was stiff.
Quick and easy job. http://www.smartz.co.uk/showthread.p...k-damper/page2
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UJ is worn, there is play in the UJ. Didn't know you could get a replacement UJ, I'll try repairing it, thanks.Comment
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UJ from some older BMW's steering column will fit as well - they are 40x15 mm and fit like a glove
I had a spare lower joint from my old e46 so just cut it with angle grinder, cleaned, packed with grease and fitted to my 450 - works like a charm
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