08-27-2018, 07:17 AM | #1 |
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Steering rack thrust piece
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The dealer is replacing the thrust piece in my steering assembly because I have a clunk when turning the steering wheel with the engine off. Now this is not my area of expertise and this is the first time I actually hear about this piece. What I found online is that is pushes the rack against the pinion (is that right?). My question is, do I need an alignment after this procedure? Dealer says no and it kind of makes sense but I want to be sure. Thanks! |
08-27-2018, 07:37 AM | #2 |
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If an alignment were required I would imagine the dealer would have said something or if replacing under warranty would be addressing it during repair. I can only imagine a “thrust” piece must be part of the steering shaft (possibly like a pillow bearing) which should not require an alignment. I don’t know specifically a rack component that pushes the rack against the pinion that I have ever seen
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08-27-2018, 08:03 AM | #4 |
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My dealer also replaced my entire steering rack with a supposed updated/improves rack which also meant that they needed to update the software on the car. They also did a 4 wheel alignment.
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08-27-2018, 08:12 AM | #5 |
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Funny. I’ve had a front end steering clunk and the dealership tells me they can’t figure it out. Interesting to see so many people getting steering racks
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08-27-2018, 08:16 AM | #6 |
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If the new thrust piece doesn't sort out my clunk, they will replace the entire rack as well.
However, supposedly it's just one piece which causes the problem. If that's the case, replacing the whole rack seems like overkill. |
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It only cost me about £28, so a lot cheaper for BMW, than replacing a steering rack. Only time will tell if it fixes the issue. |
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Did this fix your problem, OP?
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