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Originally Posted by srmmmm
If it's truly stiffer in one direction, something is binding in the steering linkage or fluid pressure is unevenly applied within the steering rack. A fluid flush and new filter/reservoir housing eliminated this problem for me.
2002 X5 3.0 297,010 miles
2014 428i 15,900 miles
2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles
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That sounds logical, thank you for the input. I guess i'll get under the car asap and see if anything is visible on the steering rack to start with.
Just to clarify, the steering rack is just filled with grease on either side...by flushing the system you mean the steering fluid, right?
BMW X5 4.8iS 2005