does anyone have grease at the lower steering joint / rack

John 070 · 05-06-2016, 12:29 PM

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Noticed this grime. I also see something similar on used racks for sale online. Checked my PS fluid level, and if you want to say 1 is low, 2 is mid, 3 is full, it was at 2.5. Any ideas? I doesn't look like the rack is serviceable, or is it (given knock offs are $300--but our steering is legendary

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edit I did some searching and someone said it's a 12 hour job to replace the rack. I almost fell out of my seat doing the math in my head. then another person said no, it's 2.5 hrs and it almost takes as long to do the alignment.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-06-2016, 01:37 PM

Yeah, I do as well. Not something I'm concerned about. The joints are greased, and I'm sure just some has leaked out over time from water, debris, etc.

John 070 · 05-06-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Yeah, I do as well. Not something I'm concerned about. The joints are greased, and I'm sure just some has leaked out over time from water, debris, etc.

Gotcha, I saw someone doing his X5 online (due to a clunk) and his seemed awfully dirty as well, and as mentioned, the used racks seem to be similar. Maybe it's a BMW thing where nobody would notice unless looking there...the only indicator would seem to be power steering fluid level being low, but half a tick in a couple of years doesn't seem like a lot...

MakkkD · 05-04-2017, 06:48 PM

Reviving an old thread. I've actually had this problem and an Indy shop just knocked some debris off and greased up the joint and it was good as new. I'm sure older e92s such as mine, 7 yrs, are experiencing similar issues.

MakkkD · 06-03-2017, 11:11 AM

Ttt

Welcome to NBA Jam · 06-03-2017, 01:52 PM

Are there fittings for grease?

MakkkD · 06-03-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Are there fittings for grease?

FYI, I just jacked it up and blasted it with some lube and cleaner on the driver side.

MakkkD · 10-22-2017, 07:44 PM

only lasted 3-4 months tho...

The Nightman · 10-23-2017, 02:49 PM

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only lasted 3-4 months tho...

What are the symptoms of this issue and what lube did you use?

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	does anyone have grease at the lower steering joint / rack Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Noticed this grime. I also see something similar on used racks for sale online. Checked my PS fluid level, and if you want to say 1 is low, 2 is mid, 3 is full, it was at 2.5. Any ideas? I doesn't look like the rack is serviceable, or is it (given knock offs are $300--but our steering is legendary ) edit I did some searching and someone said it's a 12 hour job to replace the rack. I almost fell out of my seat doing the math in my head. then another person said no, it's 2.5 hrs and it almost takes as long to do the alignment. Last edited by John 070; 05-06-2016 at 12:56 PM..
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Yeah, I do as well. Not something I'm concerned about. The joints are greased, and I'm sure just some has leaked out over time from water, debris, etc.
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MakkkD Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (3)	Reviving an old thread. I've actually had this problem and an Indy shop just knocked some debris off and greased up the joint and it was good as new. I'm sure older e92s such as mine, 7 yrs, are experiencing similar issues.
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Are there fittings for grease?
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MakkkD Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (3)	only lasted 3-4 months tho...
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