DIY steering rack repair on BMW X5, E60 and E46

The steering racks of the famous "boomers" are those nodes that require regular and complex repairs and maintenance. Fans of a "sporty" driving style are especially affected, but this should not be surprising, since the steering mechanism in such a situation experiences excessive loads.

Steering rack repair prices

Of course, the most important thing in repair is its cost. We did a little research and called the local salons "kuzmichi" and normal. The cost is almost the same: it starts at 5000 rubles and ends at 90000 rubles.

Someone can simply remove the old rail, someone can remove the old one and install a new one that they bought, someone can make a complete replacement. Here is the fact that the replacement of all guides costs about 80-90 thousand rubles.

And if you order roof rails on Ebee yourself and deliver it to the salon, you can find 20 thousand rubles. The rail itself will cost 15 thousand rubles, and the installation will cost 5 thousand rubles.

Do-it-yourself repair of steering racks BMW E39 and BMW E36

To repair these models, the steps should be similar. First, the rail is disassembled and cleaned of existing contaminants. After that, it is visually inspected and tested on a support that artificially creates working conditions.

The repair itself may consist of replacing:

• defective parts,
• caps,
• seals,
• as well as surface grinding.

At the end of the work, the rail is reassembled, hydraulic fluid is poured in and checked. Sometimes such repairs can be done with your own hands, if the violations are minor. When troubleshooting is required, a service center is indispensable.

DIY BMW X5 steering rack repair

1. We raise the car higher so that it is more convenient to work.
2. Drain the liquid.
3. We remove the wheels and unscrew the drive with levers.
4. Raise the engine.
5. We unscrewed the pillows and the subframe.

Then remove the rail by disconnecting the hoses. It only goes to the right.

 We unscrew the pusher from the rail and mine.

For repair, it is usually enough to replace the seals located in the middle inside the rail. The assembly is carried out in the reverse order: the rail is assembled, the subframe is attached, the tubes are attached, and liquid is poured at the end.

BMW E60 steering rack repair at home

On the E60 fives, the most sore spot is associated with the rail:

Therefore, when crossing irregularities, irregularities and bumps appear. Repair consists of complete disassembly, replacement of bushings (moreover, for domestic realities it is recommended to install not factory-made, but home-made ones with reinforcement), replacement of lubricants and fluids.

An example of a new clean steering rack. Focus on them - it's better to pay a little more than to buy a part later.

DIY BMW E46 steering rack repair

Here is a video that might help you:

Drain the liquid, then remove the rail. In general, we do everything according to the photo gallery:

First, it must be thoroughly washed, then it is easier to detect defects. Anything that can be rejected, stay away. A retaining ring should appear on the right, it must be removed.

Before removing the plastic worm centering sleeve, note its location. Remove the retaining ring and unscrew the cap and worm nut. Disassemble the worm. At the right end of the frame, remove the flange with the gland and bushing. Install new parts in the same way.

Redecoration of the steering rack BMW E30

The typical BMW E30 steering rack is small, just like the car itself.

After removing the grill, pry and unscrew the cover provided with the adjustment screw. The bushings are pressed from the factory, so they must be selected. It is better to switch to home-made (from caprolon) in a sliding mode.

To fix them, drill a hole in the body, cut the thread and screw the lock. Fix the cover after drilling the installation.

What to do to avoid breaking

Drive on good roads! There is no other way: the German made the car specifically for high-quality roads, and not for us ...

So BMW fans should think about the consequences of ill-conceived cross-country racing. So that.