Nice video! I would've like to have heard what noise was caused by a bad steering rack bushing to help diagnose my probable situation since I've replaced all the control arms and tie rods on my 135i but still have some significant clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel.
Great video. Did it two days ago. Felt all right on the first day, but I felt the steering wheel too tight after driving mountain roads today. Will it become loose a bit after driving more, say in a few weeks? If so, don't want to bother going under the car and loose it up.
Hi there, unfortunately we no longer sell this part. However BMW dealerships sell this kit so we recommend contacting your local dealer with your vehicle information. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Please send us an email with your VIN or registration number and I can check if this may fit your vehicle. Email is sales@x8r.co.uk. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi there, yes it is installed too tight. Try loosening it a quarter turn at a time. Some steering racks are very sensitive and may only require an eighth at a time. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Is this even applicable to the BMW X1 - F48 vehicle? My near by service center told me that this is applicable for Sedan Models only and not X series and the rack configuration is different for X models
Please send us an email to sales@x8r.co.uk. We will look up your VIN or UK reg on the BMW dealer system and have a look at your steering rack. It varies vehicle to vehicle. - Georgina, X8R Ltd.
Hi there I’m dealing with my steering wheel in the car having a lot of play and loose when at park or driving. The car does wander as well when on the highway. Will this fix that problem with the steering rack? I would love to hear back from you.
No it does no solve the highway problem. This is due a badly designed steering rack . Only the lci verison of the 4 series received a better rack. But this is a cost of 3000 $ at least. My experience is that good tyres improve a bit the straight line stability and use thz sport setting if you have it. But comfort mode stays bad even after this fix. I have f32 n55 and really great disappointment regarding steer feel and the lack of straight line stability.
@@wimcalant8425 surprisingly I don’t have sport or comfort mode on my model. I have a 2012 BMW X1 28i the steering wheel even In park is so loose it just jiggles side to side.
@@Matthew-km6fi yeah, indeed not all have the adjustable steering. And yeah steering is much too light in many of the f series based BMW'S. I had some improvement by installing micheling ps4 over pirelli pzero pz4. These were really poor handling tyres the car moved his back on every pothole you hit. But it does not really improve significantly the steering . I test drove recently a bmw g20 and that steered much more decently. But to be honest mini cars are even steering much and much better. Unbelievable they are actually managed by BMW but do have different steeringfeel and better handling. Thinking of bying a mini clubman to replace the 4 series .
I did the wheels alignment and the car stays better on the highway now. Not going left-right that bad. Before doing this I was getting very tired keeping the car straight. I think my rack was overtightened. So I did try loosening a little bit. Now the steering wheel is returning to the middle a little bit easier than before. But still not great. I wanted to do the wheels balancing, but they told me that my wheels are not perfectly circles and balancing will do nothing. I will have to do an adjustment on the wheels.
Hi, thanks for the informative video. According to BMW's service bulletin, they want you to remove the gaiters, remove the track rods, and then insert a sophisticated measuring device to the thrust piece and check for play in micrometer level. Did you have a problem in the future after the repair because you skipped that step? Why does BMW suggest a very comprehensive repair procedure? Can skipping this step cause problems in the future?
Skipping this step with measuring device may cause higher friction in yoke, rack and pinion movement or too much play, noise and wear. Tightening with 17 or 70Nm as suggested at 6:20 may cause damage. The repair is not for amateurs. Please let the BMW service do this Job.
@@zarthrobert417putting sufficient MOs2 or complex lithium based grease in the yoke will help avoid excessive friction. This kit is a workaround for an already worn rack shaft and pinion (wear in the center only). The play check is to make sure minor steering adjustments during cruising are precise. There is a more complicated ZF procedure that stipulates pre-loading using torque then angle.
Should be done properly with all the measuring tools. But when you don't have enough money to service it with BMW, you have to cut corners 😅. I'm doing the same, don't worry.
Does not exist. Remove the thrust bush, apply shitloads of lithium grease (bmw FB-1) then adjust the nut a degree each time. Untill the steering feel suits you well. Pay attention. The steering wheel must self return to center position when turning and releasing it.
Hello i have a bmw e87 2007 118d with electric steering rack, is it all the same ?? .. i see that I have it it's just a screw, not those three holes ...I hear very little .. and only when the weather is cold .. can it be stretched a little? thanks
Hi there, sorry but this kit is currently unavailable. You're welcome to send us an email with your VIN to sales@x8r.co.uk and I can double check but unfortunately I would be unable to provide you with a kit at present. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi there, on our test vehicle we did not need to do full wheel alignment, there was no difference before/after in the tracking. Just make sure you keep the steering wheel in the same position! - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Most likely it has been overtightened. Try loosening it a quarter turn at a time to see any difference. We found it was the same on our test vehicle when tightened to the "recommended" torque setting, but when loosened a quarter turn it was perfect. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hello! I just changed this piece because when the engine is off I had some tick noise when I turn right and left. After change, this noise disappear but now when the engine is on and I turn the steering wheel left and right on very low speed or when the car is stoped I have some small tick on the steering wheel. I am not sure that my mechanic use the dinamometrical key to tighten the nut!
Will excessive temperatures change the property of the old bush .My f31 320d makes and has terrible vibration and noise but only when outside temperature exceeds 27degrees
I had a steering rack replacement in my f20 a year ago. My issues were only when the car got to running temperature and I drove over few potholes. Then this annoying clunking noise came. Right now a year later I begin to have the same problems. I will definitely try this repair kit on my own. I experience these noises only when the weather is really warm or the car was driven a bit.
I have the same issue with my BMW X5, however all the kits show for every F series apart from the X5 and X6. Has anyone else used the same kit for the same car as mine and it worked?
I tried but the bush is not so easily accessible under my BMW X1 F48. Do you have any advice on how I can easily replace this? Also the cap is not a 3 pin cap. Could it be that this may not apply to the BMW X1 F48 (2015)?
will this work for a 2011 X3 Drive 281, I don't think it has variable steering, the VIN steering code is LL (vin 5UXWX5C53BL703151() E Series F25, Type code WX63
You gotta loosen the steering rack thrust piece a little bit, just a quarter inch turn like they said in the video & test it out each time until you get it how you want it
Hello, my vehicle is a 2016 435i F32. The steering feels like it sways when turning on/off the freeway exit ramps. Is this also a symptom of this needed fix?
Hi there, we are not sure if that is a symptom of this fault. Contact us via sales@x8r.co.uk with your VIN and we will see if your vehicle has these parts. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Only for cars with the Thyssenkrupp steering box. The cars that had this steering system has the "Variable Sports Steering (VSS)", which included steering weight changes in the different modes (eco, comfort, sport etc). NOT for cars with the non-variable ZF made steering box.
Replacement is not that difficult. HOWEVER if this is done by an official dealer, the procedure i different. The issue is that the new part needs to be screwed in with the correct pre tensioning on the spring. So official procedure is using an measurement of "play" when there is a certain amount of torsion on the steering rods. So a special digital gauge is used to measure how much play there is. By fastening the new part randomly you risk or early wear and too heavy steering and even fatal damage of the rack or too loose steering with even more knocking when the part is not screwed deep enough. So better and saver to let the dealer do this work. Will cost you between 400 and 500 eur/dollar
Thank very much! Done mine in 30 min! Feels like new car!🤘🏻saved a lot money and was laughing how much charging service for this…bless you!🖐🏻
How much did you tighten? Was it 70Nm or was there some adjustment after initial fit?
Yes I did it to 70 Nm and did a test drive it was a bit tight steering wheel.Than I turn back a bit.After second test drive it was perfect 👍🏻
What simpthoms did you have? Curious as my steering still feels a bit funny even after replacing 4 suspension arms.
@@Trufysan I had knocking noise in front drivers side noticeable more when tire hits some while driving some holes on the road surface.
@@Trufysan when you replace suspension arms did you do alignment? This might be your solution!
best video I have seen for this steering rack bush repair. Please keep going!
Thank you! We always try to make sure that our videos are as informative as they can be.
Thanks, great job 👌
Nice video! I would've like to have heard what noise was caused by a bad steering rack bushing to help diagnose my probable situation since I've replaced all the control arms and tie rods on my 135i but still have some significant clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel.
Thank you for your feedback, next time we do a fault with a noise we will include it in the video. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Great video. Did it two days ago. Felt all right on the first day, but I felt the steering wheel too tight after driving mountain roads today. Will it become loose a bit after driving more, say in a few weeks? If so, don't want to bother going under the car and loose it up.
It will not become loose a bit after driving, you have to go under and slightly losen it up.
there is a special tool from BMW to calibrate the steering rack
Hi, i have your kit and tried this repair and im struggling to push the new bush in, have you an ideas? Thanks
Hi, is the bush you have removed identical to the old bush in our video? Ours wasn't difficult to press in. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
same part will work for f10 528 2015 year?
Hi there, unfortunately we no longer sell this part. However BMW dealerships sell this kit so we recommend contacting your local dealer with your vehicle information. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hallo for bmw f15 is ok this repair kit?
Hi, please can you email us on sales@x8r.co.uk with your chassis number. We will see if it is compatible for your vehicle. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Did you fixed your f15?
Hi. Is there also a kit available for the E60 series?
Please send us an email with your VIN or registration number and I can check if this may fit your vehicle. Email is sales@x8r.co.uk. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
No.
hi ..it's that fixed aswel for bmw 530d e60 ...2006 ..231bhp..thank you
Hi, please note this kit is currently unavailable and we do not have an estimated date of when it will be available to purchase. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
After this installation, steering wheel feels stiff in sports mode but normal in comfort drive mode. Would it mean the piece is too tight?
Hi there, yes it is installed too tight. Try loosening it a quarter turn at a time. Some steering racks are very sensitive and may only require an eighth at a time. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
@@X8RLtdUK I have 09 328i e90. Will the F still fit? Is this repair not applicable to my model?
Is this even applicable to the BMW X1 - F48 vehicle? My near by service center told me that this is applicable for Sedan Models only and not X series and the rack configuration is different for X models
Please send us an email to sales@x8r.co.uk. We will look up your VIN or UK reg on the BMW dealer system and have a look at your steering rack. It varies vehicle to vehicle. - Georgina, X8R Ltd.
Hello ! Where can I find this repair kit for an G11 750xi 2017 ?
Hi there, please can you send us an email with your UK reg or VIN number to sales@x8r.co.uk. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi, i need help on this. Since F48 is supported, may i know would this applies to F45 and F46 as well? Thanks in advance.
Hi there, please send us an email to sales@x8r.co.uk with your VIN and we can see if it is compatible. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi did you get an answer to this. also looking for F45 thank you
Hi there I’m dealing with my steering wheel in the car having a lot of play and loose when at park or driving. The car does wander as well when on the highway. Will this fix that problem with the steering rack? I would love to hear back from you.
No it does no solve the highway problem. This is due a badly designed steering rack . Only the lci verison of the 4 series received a better rack. But this is a cost of 3000 $ at least. My experience is that good tyres improve a bit the straight line stability and use thz sport setting if you have it. But comfort mode stays bad even after this fix. I have f32 n55 and really great disappointment regarding steer feel and the lack of straight line stability.
@@wimcalant8425 surprisingly I don’t have sport or comfort mode on my model. I have a 2012 BMW X1 28i the steering wheel even In park is so loose it just jiggles side to side.
@@Matthew-km6fi yeah, indeed not all have the adjustable steering. And yeah steering is much too light in many of the f series based BMW'S. I had some improvement by installing micheling ps4 over pirelli pzero pz4. These were really poor handling tyres the car moved his back on every pothole you hit. But it does not really improve significantly the steering . I test drove recently a bmw g20 and that steered much more decently. But to be honest mini cars are even steering much and much better. Unbelievable they are actually managed by BMW but do have different steeringfeel and better handling. Thinking of bying a mini clubman to replace the 4 series .
I did the wheels alignment and the car stays better on the highway now. Not going left-right that bad. Before doing this I was getting very tired keeping the car straight.
I think my rack was overtightened. So I did try loosening a little bit. Now the steering wheel is returning to the middle a little bit easier than before. But still not great.
I wanted to do the wheels balancing, but they told me that my wheels are not perfectly circles and balancing will do nothing. I will have to do an adjustment on the wheels.
Hi, thanks for the informative video. According to BMW's service bulletin, they want you to remove the gaiters, remove the track rods, and then insert a sophisticated measuring device to the thrust piece and check for play in micrometer level. Did you have a problem in the future after the repair because you skipped that step? Why does BMW suggest a very comprehensive repair procedure? Can skipping this step cause problems in the future?
Skipping this step with measuring device may cause higher friction in yoke, rack and pinion movement or too much play, noise and wear.
Tightening with 17 or 70Nm as suggested at 6:20 may cause damage. The repair is not for amateurs. Please let the BMW service do this Job.
@@zarthrobert417putting sufficient MOs2 or complex lithium based grease in the yoke will help avoid excessive friction.
This kit is a workaround for an already worn rack shaft and pinion (wear in the center only).
The play check is to make sure minor steering adjustments during cruising are precise.
There is a more complicated ZF procedure that stipulates pre-loading using torque then angle.
No we did not have any issues. This was fitted on one of our employees vehicles and he still has the car and drives it everyday. No issues.
Should be done properly with all the measuring tools. But when you don't have enough money to service it with BMW, you have to cut corners 😅. I'm doing the same, don't worry.
Go to bmw mate and hand over about £450 or do this method 😅
Pretty sure this is my issue but don’t see my car listed anywhere for this. F8x M3 comp. Do have the adjustable steering settings
Please can you email your reg to sales@x8r.co.uk and we can check if this kit is compatible. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi can u tell me where I can buy the kit for my bmw e60. Can't find anywhere ?
Does not exist.
Remove the thrust bush, apply shitloads of lithium grease (bmw FB-1) then adjust the nut a degree each time. Untill the steering feel suits you well.
Pay attention. The steering wheel must self return to center position when turning and releasing it.
Wlll it fit G30 2017?
Hi. I need it for 2002 Honda civic 1.6 eps steering. Original part is very big problem.
Hi, unfortunately we do not make a kit for that vehicle. Apologies. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
can you tell me the part number for F10 LCI 2014
I have a 09 328i e90 - can’t find this kit for my car. Only F series! Help?
Hi, unfortunately we no longer stock this part. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
The bmw 523i e60 it is posibile to do that ?
Hi,
We no longer sell this product. Apologies.
Kind regards,
Georgina
X8R Ltd
Hello i have a bmw e87 2007 118d with electric steering rack, is it all the same ?? .. i see that I have it it's just a screw, not those three holes ...I hear very little .. and only when the weather is cold .. can it be stretched a little? thanks
Hi there, please send us an email to sales@x8r.co.uk with your VIN to see if our kit will be compatible. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Will this work on newer models with EPS (electronic power steering)?
Yes, this will.
Hi, i have a f22 and i hv this problem. Is this kit compatible to my car because i saw in ur description it doesn’t apply to the 2 series.
Hi, please send your VIN or UK reg to sales@x8r.co.uk and we can check if it is compatible. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Would this work for f10 m550d , which has hydraulic rack?
Hi there, sorry but this kit is currently unavailable. You're welcome to send us an email with your VIN to sales@x8r.co.uk and I can double check but unfortunately I would be unable to provide you with a kit at present. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
This will fits on l322 rover 2006.?
Hi there, I'm not too sure. Please can you send your VIN to sales@x8r.co.uk? I will check. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi I've recently had full wheel alignment done on my bmw 4 series would I need to do again once this part is fitted ? Thanks
Hi there, on our test vehicle we did not need to do full wheel alignment, there was no difference before/after in the tracking. Just make sure you keep the steering wheel in the same position! - Georgina, X8R Ltd
That’s looks great, thanks. Can you please include a link for purchasing the parts?
x8r.co.uk/bmw-steering-rack-repair-kit.html
Hi I have just had mine fixed on my f20. But I have now noticed the steering is a lot heavier and feels really weird. Any ideas why it's like this ?
Most likely it has been overtightened. Try loosening it a quarter turn at a time to see any difference. We found it was the same on our test vehicle when tightened to the "recommended" torque setting, but when loosened a quarter turn it was perfect. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Did BMW E60 520i 2004 have this ?
? I need it for e61 2008 active steerin! Dos it fit?
Please email us your chassis number to sales@x8r.co.uk and we can find out for you. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Please email us your chassis number to sales@x8r.co.uk and we can find out for you. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hello! I just changed this piece because when the engine is off I had some tick noise when I turn right and left. After change, this noise disappear but now when the engine is on and I turn the steering wheel left and right on very low speed or when the car is stoped I have some small tick on the steering wheel. I am not sure that my mechanic use the dinamometrical key to tighten the nut!
U think my 320d g20 have same issue ?
Hi, please note this kit is currently unavailable and we do not have an estimated date of when it will be available to purchase. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Will this fit a 2016 F06?
Do you have to use BMW specific grease? Or can I buy something identical.
We recommend using the BMW grease
Will excessive temperatures change the property of the old bush .My f31 320d makes and has terrible vibration and noise but only when outside temperature exceeds 27degrees
I had a steering rack replacement in my f20 a year ago. My issues were only when the car got to running temperature and I drove over few potholes. Then this annoying clunking noise came. Right now a year later I begin to have the same problems. I will definitely try this repair kit on my own. I experience these noises only when the weather is really warm or the car was driven a bit.
@@oldtimerrescue1671 did you solve it? I have the exact problem. Vibration and noises only when the car is warm or in summer when it's hot outside
is it obligatory to change this part
Only if you have the symptoms. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
I have the same issue with my BMW X5, however all the kits show for every F series apart from the X5 and X6. Has anyone else used the same kit for the same car as mine and it worked?
Hi there, unfortunately the X5 and X6 cars use a larger steering rack that is not compatible with this type of steering rack bush.
I have x6 f16 an I bought one for a x4 and it fits perfectly an has done a good job the same size as the f30 to
@@MrPaulmckibbin How many nm did you put on the nut?
@@MrPaulmckibbinHello, könnte ich auch eine Druck Stück für X4 kaufen, und sie sagen würde es passen auf BMW X6 f16.
Gruß
@MrPaulmckibbin what year is your x6? I'm having the same issue mine is 2017
Hi I have a bmw 1 series f20. Did your car make a noise when driving round corners too as well?
That is a symptom of it. Please send us your reg/chassis to sales@x8r.co.uk to see if this kit is compatible. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Hi the noise it makes when going round corners does it sound like there’s something in your vents that’s moving ?
I tried but the bush is not so easily accessible under my BMW X1 F48. Do you have any advice on how I can easily replace this? Also the cap is not a 3 pin cap. Could it be that this may not apply to the BMW X1 F48 (2015)?
Hi sorry for the late reply on this one. If your vehicle does not have the three pin cap then this fix will not be applicable to your vehicle.
Hi,
Do you have BMW 3 SERIES f30 STEERING GEAR RACK 320D M SPORT 2.0L 2018? Thanks
Hi there,
No unfortunately we only offer this kit (Steering Rack Bush Repair Kit) for the F30 BMWs
how to find this item for bmw e60 2005 525D
Hi, please send us your VIN to sales@x8r.co.uk and we can see if this kit is compatible. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
will this work for a 2011 X3 Drive 281, I don't think it has variable steering, the VIN steering code is LL (vin 5UXWX5C53BL703151() E Series F25, Type code WX63
it is also for e46???
Hi there, no the earlier models use a hydraulic steering rack that will not work with this kit.
does anyone know what the torque is for a bmw m235i?
change this, the steering wheel is very hard, is it normal?
You have likely over tightened the unit, or installed the bush in the wrong orientation.
Doesn't fit 320d coupe
just had this replaced but now my steering is way too tight and wont self center. any idea? thanks
You gotta loosen the steering rack thrust piece a little bit, just a quarter inch turn like they said in the video & test it out each time until you get it how you want it
I'm unable to remove the bush 😔😔 tried all sorts
If you try moving the steering wheel side to side it may relieve some of the pressure that is put on the bush allowing it to be removed.
Hello, my vehicle is a 2016 435i F32. The steering feels like it sways when turning on/off the freeway exit ramps. Is this also a symptom of this needed fix?
Hi there, we are not sure if that is a symptom of this fault. Contact us via sales@x8r.co.uk with your VIN and we will see if your vehicle has these parts. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
Quite sure at this Job shoud have been done with wheels hanging in air
Correct
Would the old bush cause a juddering on my x3 when turning right mainly? All other bushes and cv joints have no play that I can tell.
Hi. It will fit BMW E90 2010 Electric Power steering rack please? , not active one.
Or only for F series?
Only for cars with the Thyssenkrupp steering box. The cars that had this steering system has the "Variable Sports Steering (VSS)", which included steering weight changes in the different modes (eco, comfort, sport etc). NOT for cars with the non-variable ZF made steering box.
Standard ZF racks have the same issue.
@@hanynowsky Yes but not the fix kit
Replacement is not that difficult. HOWEVER if this is done by an official dealer, the procedure i different. The issue is that the new part needs to be screwed in with the correct pre tensioning on the spring. So official procedure is using an measurement of "play" when there is a certain amount of torsion on the steering rods. So a special digital gauge is used to measure how much play there is. By fastening the new part randomly you risk or early wear and too heavy steering and even fatal damage of the rack or too loose steering with even more knocking when the part is not screwed deep enough. So better and saver to let the dealer do this work. Will cost you between 400 and 500 eur/dollar
DO NOT BUY AFTERMARKET AS THE BUSH WILL FIT IN THE STEERING RACK BUT WILLNOT FIT OVER THE STEERING RACK ARM,
Hi, please note this kit is currently unavailable and we do not have an estimated date of when it will be available to purchase. - Georgina, X8R Ltd
The stearing rack knock even on engine running or only when is shuted off? I have that sound only on engine shuted off.
It happens when the engine is running, when turning etc. - Georgina, X8R Ltd