steering column noise...

[jbimmer24]

Hi,everyone is there something i can use that would damppin the noise when the steering wheel starts to extend out. it sounds like it's rubbing sound from boot around the the steering column.

[mdk5623]

...if under warranty, let stealer handle it...it's a lube issue....I had the same noise, it was fine after servicing....

[BimmerDude]

if you don't have a warranty, just get some leather or vinyle dressing and put a bunch on...

[fernor]

2001 BMW X5 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Recall Date:05/24/2001

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR DURING VEHICLE PRODUCTION, ANY OF THE THREE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE PULLEY TO THE PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Consequence:
IN SUCH A CASE, THE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY LOOSEN CAUSING THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE DRIVE BELT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CERTAIN ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS, I.E., POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, OR ALTERNATOR. STEERING EFFORT WOULD THEN BE INCREASED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY TO SEE IF IT IS LOOSE. IF THE PULLEY IS NOT LOOSE ON THE PUMP, THE RETAINING BOLTS WILL BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. IF THE PULLEY IS LOOSE, THE PUMP, PULLEY, ATTACHING BOLTS, AND DRIVE BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

2001 BMW X5 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Recall Date:02/06/2001

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THESE VEHICLES, THE LOWER END OF THE SPINDLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSERTED COMPLETELY INTO THE COUPLING. IN SUCH A CASE, THE FASTENING BOLT USED TO SECURE THE CONNECTION MAY NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGE THE SPINDLE WITHIN THE COUPLING. DURING DRIVING, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SPINDLE TO DISCONNECT.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE TO ENSURE PROPER INSERTION IN THE COUPLING, AND, IF NECESSARY, THE SPINDLE WILL BE FULLY INSERTED AND THE FASTENING BOLT REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

[BimmerDude]

It's has nothing to do with the recall. Its just the rubbing noise when it contracts in and out... I had the same problem. A little vynle treatment and its all good....

[jbimmer24]

thanks guys i'll pick some up...and try it.

[Cesar.Imola4.6I]

my 4.6I is in the dealer for the same reason tonight, turned out to be a rack & pineon deal. CPO covered it.

[GPSnV1]

Originally Posted by Cesar.Imola4.6I

my 4.6I is in the dealer for the same reason tonight, turned out to be a rack & pineon deal. CPO covered it.

I had the same complaint at the original post, but like Cesar they are replacing the rack.
Edited to say they called and said the rack did need to be replaced but didn't solve the problem. So they are keeping my X longer which they order more parts to fully resolve the issue.