{"product_id":"bmw-steering-rack-repair-kit-32106891974","title":"BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit 32106891974 with Thrust Piece Tool – F20 F21 F30 F32 F36 F48 F25","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW Steering Rack Repair Kit 32106891974 with Thrust Piece Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Power_steering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epower steering\u003c\/a\u003e, a complete replacement rack is an expensive part, which is why a thrust piece repair is worth trying first when the fault is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x steering rack repair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x steering rack thrust piece tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steering rack thrust piece repair kit with fitting tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32106891974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso written:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 10 6 891 974 \/ 6891974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-pin thrust piece tool with hex drive, as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CJQT279907401AZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier gives no dimensions, materials or torque figures for the kit, so none are quoted here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLinked Vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier links part number 32106891974 to these BMW models and production periods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Series F20 (07\/2010–02\/2015) and F20 LCI (05\/2014–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Series F21 (07\/2010–02\/2015) and F21 LCI (05\/2014–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Series F22 (10\/2012–06\/2017) and F22 LCI (09\/2016–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Series F23 (03\/2014–06\/2017) and F23 LCI (09\/2016–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Series F30 (02\/2011–07\/2015) and F30 LCI (09\/2014–10\/2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Series F31 (07\/2011–07\/2015) and F31 LCI (09\/2014–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Series F34 GT (07\/2012–06\/2016) and F34 GT LCI (09\/2015–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Series F32 (11\/2012–02\/2017) and F32 LCI (05\/2016–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Series F33 (03\/2013–02\/2017) and F33 LCI (05\/2016–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Series F36 Gran Coupé (07\/2013–03\/2017) and F36 LCI (05\/2016–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX1 F48 (11\/2014–03\/2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX3 F25 (06\/2009–08\/2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX4 F26 (05\/2013–03\/2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Check It Suits Your Car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearch the part number.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter your VIN in an online BMW parts catalogue and look in the steering gear section for 32106891974.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook at the rack.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk us.\u003c\/strong\u003e Send your VIN through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the Thrust Piece Your Problem?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light knock or rattle from the front on cobbles, broken tarmac or small sharp bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe noise is felt as a tapping in the steering wheel rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is present driving straight and often quieter when the steering is loaded in a corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop links, top mounts, ball joints and control arm bushings have been checked and found good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe adjuster sits on the rack housing and is reached from under the car. The undertray has to come off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the area thoroughly before opening anything. Dirt must not get into the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the supplied tool to undo the cap, then remove the old spring and thrust piece and fit the new parts in the same order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad test carefully and re-check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteering 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tool included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The supplier lists one repair kit and one thrust piece tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine BMW part?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is an unbranded aftermarket kit sold under the BMW reference number. It is not a genuine part of the vehicle maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cure every steering noise?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It addresses play at the thrust piece only. Get the noise diagnosed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order the kit and tool together on this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. 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