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Boston X5 4.4

11-02-2006 10:11 AM

Replaced steering rack at 25K miles??

I have been having problems with some noises in the steering when the X is stationary. Seems similar but not identical to some problems others have had here.
Local stealership replaced the steering rack and assembly and the car drives like new, very tight steering. I have 25K on the X - don't you think that this is way to early for the steering to go?

I had some other stuff done at the same time - glad I am still under warranty or the whole trip to the dealership would have cost almost $3,500 - 4,000

~ $1,800 for new rack
+ 4 wheel alignment
+ front and rear pads, rotors, sensors
+ new rear taillight assemblies (kept getting check brake light message)
= ~ $4K

noncom23

11-02-2006 12:35 PM

Check this out.http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ht=rack+pinion

The Cleaner

11-02-2006 12:37 PM

on my 3rd one 70k

Roc3b

11-02-2006 01:58 PM

Seems to me that was a design flaw due to the wieght of the SAV and the joint and the set not being strong enough to dissapate the wieght across the rack when hitting bumps and such.

Boston X5 4.4

11-02-2006 02:34 PM

Agree, seems like one of the many design flaws

Cleaner, 3 steering racks in 70K miles?, thats impressive.

noncom23

11-02-2006 03:09 PM

What year is your car?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boston X5 4.4

I have been having problems with some noises in the steering when the X is stationary. Seems similar but not identical to some problems others have had here.
Local stealership replaced the steering rack and assembly and the car drives like new, very tight steering. I have 25K on the X - don't you think that this is way to early for the steering to go?

I had some other stuff done at the same time - glad I am still under warranty or the whole trip to the dealership would have cost almost $3,500 - 4,000

~ $1,800 for new rack
+ 4 wheel alignment
+ front and rear pads, rotors, sensors
+ new rear taillight assemblies (kept getting check brake light message)
= ~ $4K

cmyX6go

11-02-2006 03:11 PM

I just replaced my rack too - just shy of 25K miles

The Cleaner

11-02-2006 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boston X5 4.4

Agree, seems like one of the many design flaws

Cleaner, 3 steering racks in 70K miles?, thats impressive.

It probably only needed one, but the dealer seems to think a rack change is the answer for a clicking in the steering column. I did not have to start up the car to know that did not work, but hey I have a brand new rack on BMW at 70k.

motordavid

11-02-2006 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

I just replaced my rack too ...

Ah, L...it musta been a hidden defect.

That was too good of a softball to let go by...:whistle: :D

DINANM3

11-02-2006 04:08 PM

I got a new one at 20k

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