Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NO LONGER STOCK THIS KIT.
Important!
We state 70nm of torque when tightening the locking cap, this will vary between models so be sure to check your cars specific torque setting before you tighten this.
The symptoms
Clunking noise from steering when turning into full lock, clunking noise when driving over bumps, speed bumps and potholes
The problem
Over time the thrust bush within the steering rack disintegrates & wears down, this causes excess noise coming from the steering. BMW has recognised this issue and introduced a “quality improvement” kit- a OEM kit that includes an improved design bush, spring, bung, jubilee clamps for the steering gaiters and a replacement locking screw cap complete with o ring.
The locking screw cap also requires a specialist tool, which can also be purchased from BMW but at a hefty price tag. You also require the BMW-spec steering grease. Up until now there was nowhere in the UK selling this complete kit.
Our solution
To make the fix as easy as possible, we have created our kit where all the components can be purchased from the same place. Our complete kit comes with the OEM BMW improvement kit (which comes with 2 years BMW warranty), the OEM BMW grease, and our X8R Steering Rack Tool.
Vehicles affected
BMW Applications:
1 Series (F20, F21) 2011-2019
3 Series (F30, F31, F34, F35) 2011-2019
4 Series (F32, F33, F36) 2013-2020
X1 (F48) 2015-present
X3 (F25) 2010-2017
Mercedes Applications:
C Class (W205) 2014-2021
S Class (W222, C217, A217) 2014-2020
OEM Part Numbers:
32106891974 – rack repair kit
83232208093 – steering grease
You will receive
1 x BMW & Mercedes Steering Rack Socket
1 x BMW OEM bush repair kit equivalent to 32106891974
1 x tube of OEM BMW steering grease equivalent to 83232208093
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE NO LONGER STOCK THIS KIT.
Important!
We state 70nm of torque when tightening the locking cap, this will vary between models so be sure to check your cars specific torque setting before you tighten this.
The symptoms
Clunking noise from steering when turning into full lock, clunking noise when driving over bumps, speed bumps and potholes
The problem
Over time the thrust bush within the steering rack disintegrates & wears down, this causes excess noise coming from the steering. BMW has recognised this issue and introduced a “quality improvement” kit- a OEM kit that includes an improved design bush, spring, bung, jubilee clamps for the steering gaiters and a replacement locking screw cap complete with o ring.
The locking screw cap also requires a specialist tool, which can also be purchased from BMW but at a hefty price tag. You also require the BMW-spec steering grease. Up until now there was nowhere in the UK selling this complete kit.
Our solution
To make the fix as easy as possible, we have created our kit where all the components can be purchased from the same place. Our complete kit comes with the OEM BMW improvement kit (which comes with 2 years BMW warranty), the OEM BMW grease, and our X8R Steering Rack Tool.
Vehicles affected
BMW Applications:
1 Series (F20, F21) 2011-2019
3 Series (F30, F31, F34, F35) 2011-2019
4 Series (F32, F33, F36) 2013-2020
X1 (F48) 2015-present
X3 (F25) 2010-2017
Mercedes Applications:
C Class (W205) 2014-2021
S Class (W222, C217, A217) 2014-2020
OEM Part Numbers:
32106891974 – rack repair kit
83232208093 – steering grease
You will receive
1 x BMW & Mercedes Steering Rack Socket
1 x BMW OEM bush repair kit equivalent to 32106891974
1 x tube of OEM BMW steering grease equivalent to 83232208093
