The steering mechanism behind the wheel on my x5 3.0i is making the same squealing noise that my 1990 325i made; when making turns.

On the 325, there was a spring loaded shaft that supports a copper electrical contact head.

The copper head wore down and the steel rod that supports the spring in the column was rubbing on a disk in the steering wheel.

I think my x5 may have the same problem.

Anyone else hear this noise in their x5 steering column?

I've done a search here and there, and I cannot remember how I fixed the 325i (@ 18 years ago....)

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2018 F250 STX

2002 BMWX5; 3.0i
2016 Nissan Altima (OR), 2008 Ford Escape (OR), 1998 K1500 (GA), 1990 BMW 325i (GA, KY, & OR), 1992? Ford Explorer (TX-GA) , 1987 Ford Ranger (GA), 1982 Ford Courier (TX), 1986 Mercedes 260 (Germany), 1988 Izuzu Trooper II (NC), two 1970 Jeepster Commandos (NC), 1979 Monte Carlo (NC)
1968 Ford 3/4T truck (CA), 1972 Ford Courier (CA), 1972 Ford Maverick (CA), 197? Yamaha 125 (CA), 196? Honda Trail 90 (CA)