BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit 32106891974 | With Tool

BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit 32106891974 with Thrust Piece Tool – F20 F21 F30 F32 F36 F48 F25

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BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit 32106891974 with Thrust Piece Tool

This BMW steering rack repair kit is sold under part number 32106891974 and comes with a matching thrust piece tool, so you have both the parts and the means to fit them. The supplier links it to a long list of F-series cars: the 1 Series F20 and F21, 2 Series F22 and F23, 3 Series F30, F31 and F34 GT, 4 Series F32, F33 and F36, and the X1 F48, X3 F25 and X4 F26. Easy Life Markets offers it for owners and workshops who want to deal with a knocking rack without replacing the whole steering gear.

Inside every rack and pinion steering gear there is a spring-loaded thrust piece, sometimes called a pressure pad or yoke. Its job is to push the rack bar firmly against the pinion so the gear teeth mesh without slack. Over time the thrust piece wears and the preload is lost. The rack bar can then move slightly in its housing, and you hear it as a knock or rattle from the front of the car on rough surfaces, and feel it as a faint tap through the steering wheel. On cars with electric power steering, a complete replacement rack is an expensive part, which is why a thrust piece repair is worth trying first when the fault is confirmed.

What Is Included

1 x steering rack repair kit
1 x steering rack thrust piece tool

As shown in the product photo, the repair kit is made up of a black thrust piece, a coil spring, a small plastic insert, a metal cap and two band clamps. The tool is a round metal socket with three pins on one face and a hex drive on the other. The pins engage the adjuster cap on the rack housing so it can be unscrewed and refitted.

Specifications

Product type: Steering rack thrust piece repair kit with fitting tool
Part number: 32106891974
Also written: 32 10 6 891 974 / 6891974
Tool: Three-pin thrust piece tool with hex drive, as shown in the photos
Colour option: Silver
Brand: Unbranded aftermarket
SKU: CJQT279907401AZ

The supplier gives no dimensions, materials or torque figures for the kit, so none are quoted here.

Linked Vehicles

The supplier links part number 32106891974 to these BMW models and production periods:

1 Series F20 (07/2010–02/2015) and F20 LCI (05/2014–03/2019)
1 Series F21 (07/2010–02/2015) and F21 LCI (05/2014–03/2019)
2 Series F22 (10/2012–06/2017) and F22 LCI (09/2016–03/2019)
2 Series F23 (03/2014–06/2017) and F23 LCI (09/2016–03/2019)
3 Series F30 (02/2011–07/2015) and F30 LCI (09/2014–10/2018)
3 Series F31 (07/2011–07/2015) and F31 LCI (09/2014–03/2019)
3 Series F34 GT (07/2012–06/2016) and F34 GT LCI (09/2015–03/2019)
4 Series F32 (11/2012–02/2017) and F32 LCI (05/2016–03/2019)
4 Series F33 (03/2013–02/2017) and F33 LCI (05/2016–03/2019)
4 Series F36 Gran Coupé (07/2013–03/2017) and F36 LCI (05/2016–03/2019)
X1 F48 (11/2014–03/2019)
X3 F25 (06/2009–08/2017)
X4 F26 (05/2013–03/2018)

How to Check It Suits Your Car

A chassis code on a list is a starting point, not proof. BMW fitted more than one steering gear across these models, so please check before you order:

Search the part number. Enter your VIN in an online BMW parts catalogue and look in the steering gear section for 32106891974.
Look at the rack. The adjuster cap on the rack housing should have recesses that the three pins of the tool can sit in. One of the product photos shows the tool in place on a rack.
Ask us. Send your VIN through our contact page and we will help you check.

Is the Thrust Piece Your Problem?

A light knock or rattle from the front on cobbles, broken tarmac or small sharp bumps
The noise is felt as a tapping in the steering wheel rim
It is present driving straight and often quieter when the steering is loaded in a corner
Drop links, top mounts, ball joints and control arm bushings have been checked and found good

Those last checks matter. Several suspension parts make a similar noise, and they are more common faults than the rack. Have the front end inspected properly before deciding the steering gear is to blame. This kit will not fix a rack with worn gear teeth, a failed motor or electrical faults.

Fitting Notes

The adjuster sits on the rack housing and is reached from under the car. The undertray has to come off.
Clean the area thoroughly before opening anything. Dirt must not get into the rack.
Use the supplied tool to undo the cap, then remove the old spring and thrust piece and fit the new parts in the same order.
The cap sets the preload on the rack. Too loose and the knock stays; too tight and the steering becomes stiff and will not self-centre. Follow BMW's published adjustment procedure for your steering gear.
After the repair, turn the steering from lock to lock with the wheels off the ground and check that it moves smoothly with no tight spots.
Road test carefully and re-check.

Steering is safety-critical and this adjustment needs care. If you are not confident, give the job to a BMW specialist or a qualified mechanic. No instructions are listed as included.

Who This Kit Is For

It suits owners of F-series BMWs with a diagnosed rack knock, independent BMW workshops that do this repair regularly and want the tool on hand, and anyone who would like to try a low-cost repair before pricing a complete steering gear.

Common Questions

Is the tool included? Yes. The supplier lists one repair kit and one thrust piece tool.

Is this a genuine BMW part? No. It is an unbranded aftermarket kit sold under the BMW reference number. It is not a genuine part of the vehicle maker.

Will it cure every steering noise? No. It addresses play at the thrust piece only. Get the noise diagnosed first.

Buy the BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit at Easy Life Markets

You can order the kit and tool together on this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our return and refund policy before buying.