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03-23-2014, 02:25 PM
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Tight Steering
My X5 steering is pretty tight, some times more than others. I know it doesnt have servotronic - so Im wondering if the racks typically go bad or the steering column shaft?
When turning it sometimes (usually) has tight spots. Anyone experienced this? I just don't want the shaft to snap going 80mph, if that is even possible. Thanks for the help. 
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03-23-2014, 02:38 PM
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Its that joint in the steering shaft. Try lubing it up with lithium grease first. Could be rack, but that joint will be almost free to try and lube up.
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03-23-2014, 03:19 PM
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Yeah, I think the shaft is bad/worn out. Im assuming this is typical? Since it has the tight spots in it, im thinking that its the knuckles in the u-joints in the shaft. It got a tiny bit better after soaking it with lithium grease.
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03-24-2014, 01:20 AM
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Yea a few people here had this issue. It gets gunked up and fails. My bus has a 3.0 and its also shot.
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03-24-2014, 06:33 AM
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We have a member here from the middle east that had the same problem, he solved it by replacing the steering shaft u-joint. Posted photos too.
I replaced mine as well but because it was loose, not tight. Straight line stability improved greatly!
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03-24-2014, 06:34 AM
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