I will be replacing the entire assembly when mine finally lets go. On the E46, it is cheap enough to simply perform as a preventative maintenance procedure. $150.

I just crossed the 150K mark in the X and I am indeed getting nervous...

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• 2004 E53 X5 3.0 ZSP (4/04 build date) Jet Black exterior/Sand Beige interior
• 2002 E46 325i ZPP (2/02 build date) Alpine White exterior/Hell Beige interior

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