E38 reduced turning ability, grinding noises

Hi Guys. First post here;



I have a 1995 750IL in which i have just replaced front left and right ball joints upper and lower, ties rods and sway bars in the back yard. yes, it was difficult.



But now that it's done, and I've taken it for a test drive... the steering has been vastly reduced. I can turn about 70% left before the grinding noise starts and I then can't turn any further, on the right it is worse, about 50% of normal turning before it grinds and I cant turn any more.



I've tried adjusting the alignment of the wheels, but this doesnt seem to change anything. as far as i can tell, everything is in the right spot. I've googled this and checked across the forums but I cannot see what could be causing this.



Please, if anyone can help, let me know.



And if anyone ever wants to know how to get those filthy lower ball joints out when you've just broken an expensive ball joint removal tool on it, I can let you know how to do it with an engine crane, a dead blow hammer and some chain.



Hoping you can help



Regards



-Sean

E38 reduced turning ability, grinding noises