Steering rack repair kit for BMW f25 x3 - the easy way to do it at home!? 

I was experiencing issues with the steering, was very lose and the car would drift left and right when driving on the highway...quite dangerous. I ordered the parts direct from BMW, surprisingly cheap only 35 euros. Fitted it myself (as shown in the video), it now drives like new. Incredible fix, really appreciate you taking the time to make the video!!! Great work!!

wow looks like a really easy repair job. i don't have a bmw but my junker car makes this exact noise too.

внимание необходимо правильно затянуть !!! Машина в преподнятом состоянии так чтобы колёса были на весу. затянуть на 70 Nm затем руля повернуть до отказа 4 раза на лево и 4 на право.Затем открутить на 60 градусов .

Did this to mine. Solved problem 100%. Didn't bother with specialist tool, tightened cap til aligned with rack. Tried various tightnesses without noticing any change.

So. Amazingly. Simple. I only recently got a F25, and almost the very first day i noticed a slight "ticking" when turning the wheel left/right as you demonstrated - but not always. There is a feel of movement and sometimes the sound, so mine may not be as far gone as yours was. Will definitely check the wear on this part next time the opportunity presents it self.

Awesome video . Thx!

I replaced the piston on my 3.0d steering rack. Access is a pig, but managed with the help of a 4 poster. I screwed the new piston in to far and the steering felt funny. I screwed it out till level with the housing, now it’s fine. I know there is a proper bmw procedure for setting the correct pressure but I winged it.! Good video though.👍👍

I thought I needed to share my experience in this case. First of all, thank you for sharing this video. I had the same issue. I heard knocking sound when I moved the steering wheel with the car off and when I hit the speed bump, pothole, rough road and a bit shaky which could be dangerous. My car is X3 35i with 46.000 miles. I went to bmw and they said it was the control arms. And I still heard the knocking sound and went back to them. They couldn’t figured it out and I wasted $1100 USD to replace the control arms which ended up fixing nothing. I found this video before I went to bmw, but I trusted what they said. It turned out disappointing. So I decided to replace the part on the video which was much cheaper. I bought the part and the grease approx. $50. And then I went to an independent shop specializes in bmw car. They had no idea of this case so I showed them this video to replace the part and voila! The knocking sound is gone. I am so happy. My car is like a new car again. I ended up paying $50 for the part and $150 for the labor. I’d recommend to replace this part first if you have the same case before you replace other things which could be much pricey.

I ordered the part yesterday, in fact I hear a clicking noise when I pass over Anne's backs only and when I block, on the other hand when I drive directly I don't feel anything at all, and strangely it's also only when the car is warm and has driven well, when it is cold, in the morning for example, there is no sense. I also feel a click in the brake pedal. 2017 F30 Phase 2

For those with a right hang drive car, it’s a pain to get to

what did you use on the wrench to open it?

What's the difference in. Cap the socket type and the gasket?

What was the tool you used to remove the cap? Is it an e torx bit?

how much torque on the cap? is it until its flush witht he rack body?

@Sebastos Carainari - thanksf or this video, very helpful, by the way, I have the same seat colors as your car, would you happen to know where to get the leather dye by any chance? - thanks in advance

I do the same thing for my F30 320d from 2012. The noise has disappeared and driving comfort has returned.....Let's go it's THE SOLUTION

Was yours saying steering behavior affected drive moderate before the repair?

Would this part cause juddering when turning right? I have play in the steering

What are the torque settings to tighten it?

Very helpful video. Will do the same. Thanks a lot for your work. But How tight the screw should be so its not damaging the steering rack?

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have the problem that the new one won't go in, it stuck on the first ring try to push in but won't move. Do you have any suggestion. Thanks

So i replaced the thrust piece, however had to use a torque wrench to tighten it to 70nm torque spec. But also had to loosenit a few time to get the right feel. I still have the knocking clunk, most if the time its coming from passenger side front wheel. I think it could be control arms, but im not sure. It seems like a common issue as per some blogs Ive read.

Would this also work for hydraulic rack, say f10 m550d?

Thanks a lot of the vid. I just got the part i ordered. I have a question please how do you fix that blue spring with the part? I can't see anywhere to attach theme together? Am i missing something?

Hi...great video.. it is necessary to disconnect the car battery?

The BMW dealer did not know about this kit, but knew about the klicking from the radial movement of the rod. This is not considered as slack/clearance from BMW. Quote parts catalogue: ATTENTION! This repair kit is only a solution for vehicles with acoustic irregularities in the steering gear! It is mandatory to observe the repair instructions! The dealer checked the repair instructions and it required a €1500 special tool for the job. Beats me! Seems like it will work fine without👍

Sir, our 2014 x3 sometimes the steering feels wacky loose, then drives fine and have a whine, thought it was alternator, but not. Ours has 101,000 miles on it. Your thoughts please.

My F15 X5 has exactly the same symptoms. Dealer has replaced tie rods, and lower control arms in an effort to fix, but noise is still there when engine is off. When running, no noise, but the x5 wanders terribly. The repair kit does not show fitment for the F15, but I wonder if it is a similar setup and if BMW is doing anything for F15 owners with this issue? I'm actually still under factory warranty until September.

Was there any symptoms similar to warped rotors or uneven brake pad wear? Ie shuddering steering when braking?

Any repair kit for F10

Not possible to attack it from the top on an x3 with the N55 engine. You have to drop the Splash shield underneath the engine and that will give you plenty of room. Also, in my situation, the aluminum lid is different fron the one your X3 has. They one i have had three slots in a triangle pattern. Other f models could remove the lid with an angle grinder wrench. I could not. Super tight. Purchased the tool to do it properly for 25 euro. Good luck everyone.

Does this work on the x5 f15 model?

Hi is this same procedure for the bmw f30? Thanks

Will this kit work for a 2011 X3 XDrive281? I think I have non variable steering, Vin code for steering is LL

Is there something like this for xdrive cars? Specially e90

Hi nice video what is the name of the kit and wer u order them thanks

just had this replaced but now my steering is way too tight and wont self center. any idea? thanks

Does it matter of the rubber piece is installed before or after the cap is installed?

What manufacturer do you have the steering gear thyssenkrupp or ZF?

After reviewing the video and gone on my car. On my X3, this is not possible to do like this ( the engine and components take much more places than in this video ). I have X3 Xdrive 20D from 2015. Will try to find another solution.

Hi, great video. Where did you buy it?

Hi did u hear a weird noise when turning corners as well as when the car is stood?

Did you jack the car? Do you think its easier to do this from the engine bay or from below by removing the engine tray?

Fits it on E90 LCI too? I have a problem with knocking from the steering wheel, i checked all, i have to replace the plastic (nylon or what) piece.

hi, do you still have the old piece? ... can you measure the lenght and the diammeter, I wonder if it fit to my E60.... thx

Hi. Could you know the part number for the same kit but for an f10 with chassis D387218? I bought the one in video but it doesn’t fit my f10 😢

Hi, can you tell ME how much did you tighten that bolt? I did The same operation and my rack blocks now and then. Thanks

I have the same issue with my X3 E83 LCI, is the same repair kit?

Where tp buy?

Great vid. Thanks. I have the same problem, but when the engine is on ! Is this the same issue ? I read that this kit is only working when the engine is off...

What torque did you tighten it to afterwards?

link of part plz . thanx

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?

Salut, am vazut ca in kit vine cu acel capac cu 3 gauri dar tu ai avut pe masina cu Torx (asa am si eu), influenteaza acest lucru?

Will this work on a bmw x3 2009?

Which car are is in the video ? Is it a f25 X3 ? The engine bay looks very different to my car.

Does anyone have info on the 3 point tool to loosen / tighten the cap that hold this bush in place?

What other grease can I use?

Do you need a 4 wheel alignment after fitting ?

Hi i have e90 2012 n47 diesel engine it is eps steering rack. Can i use the same kit ???

Hi, Is this compatible with BMW X1 - F48 (VIN NO :WBAHU170505D74982) ?

And I see many f30s every week, some of them has more clunky some of them less clunking knocking. But when ever you start the engine the disgusting knocking sound disappearing. I'm pretty sure there is something else that knocking. And apparently this repair kit doesn't do,,, doesn't change anything while you driving.

First noise was with ignition off , next was with ignition on...the rack as i can see is electric so I have some questions...

Kindly what's the part number or what do I search for on Google?

Hi can somebody help, I have replaced the thrust piece on my steering rack and tightened. However the knocking noise has gone but my steering is not centre. It is half way turned for it to be straight. Can someone please help. Bmw f30 2015

I replaced this bushing but nothing changed, yes now when the engine is off there is much less knocking, but still some noise, and when engine running and i start to move slowly I still have a knock when playing with the steering wheel (right left). I thought it will disappear but it's not. So this bushing doesn't change anything. I just spent money for nothing.

Salut, acum am vazut ca esti roman, zi mi te rog daca merge si pentru bmw e60 ...... ?? As cumpara chitul sa incerc .....

Is this not a temporary fix ?

Will same kit fit into x3 e83?

Where can I get the repair kit

Is your steering stiffer after doing this?

E90? 2005

change this, but now the steering wheel is very hard, is it normal?

Where did u get this kit?

I need this parts for bmw e60. Who you buy ??? What is name ? And number

Hi.. What is the name of the object? Thanks

I took an appointment at BMW dealer, to change this bushing. They didn't even know about this. When I explained to them they were surprised. The part cost $58.00 CAD, and they said approximately 45 minutes of job. I would do it myself but i don't have a tool.

Haha, try that on a 6 cylinder! Has to be done from below then.

can you send me informations hoe to order the repair kit? thenk yot

What’s the name of this kit?

Hi have problem but can not fing this kit in Norway mechanic told that i need to change whole transmation for car can you please teel me where can i buy this Thank you

De unde ai achizitionat piesele?

Hallo I am the same repleaced But now Sterring is Hard for driving

The plastic/rubber center plug should be installed after the cap is installed/ torqued to allow any air/over-greased pressure to be relieved.

PUT BACK OLD CAP??? WRONG

Very nice 💪🙂 u are profi