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[osdesierto]

Thanks Musikmann all note taken! That is why this forum is much better than any other (bmw) forums.

[Musikmann]

You're welcome osdesierto,

By the way, congratulations on the E63! I've seen very few of those and I'd love to have one.

[T-88]

osdesierto:

I'm curious. What was the cause of your steering noise. My 2000 E430 4Matic just started making what I'd describe as a "rubbing" sound; this happens at low speed (less than 30 kph/20 mph). When I turn the steering wheel left or right, I get this new noise.

Anybody?

Tim

[Musikmann]

T-88,

I went through this too and I think I understand it. There is a gasket or seal deep down along the rack portion of your rack and pinion steering. Heat and wear eventually causes it to become dry and brittle; it then starts making what most people describe as a squeaking sound in the steering wheel. The latest MB dealer service bulletin says to remove the rack, replace the gasket, and do a front end alignment.

[osdesierto]

It's actually E53 not E63

[Musikmann]

My bad! I noticed that in your profile but I thought it was a typo. I have never heard or seen an E53 but congrats on that one then.

[osdesierto]

im sure you've seen a 2002 x5

[Musikmann]

My bad again!! X5 is a BMW SUV correct? I thought E53 was a Mercedes!!

[T-88]

Originally Posted by Musikmann

T-88,

I went through this too and I think I understand it. There is a gasket or seal deep down along the rack portion of your rack and pinion steering. Heat and wear eventually causes it to become dry and brittle; it then starts making what most people describe as a squeaking sound in the steering wheel. The latest MB dealer service bulletin says to remove the rack, replace the gasket, and do a front end alignment.

Thanks, Musikmann! I'll chat this up with my indy mechanic.

[Musikmann]

Not a problem T-88. I don't know much, but I share what little I do.