LOL, BMW, oil everywhere. When I got my 07 X5 4.8i last year, it was like that too, used tons of brake cleaner to clean all of them now is pretty clean.
I need your help. I took my 2002 bmw e46 3 series to the car wash and I decided to use jet wash to wash the alloy wheels. After I finished jet washing the wheels I decided to drive off and lool the steering became extremely stiff , it was so stiff that I have to struggle to turn into and side street. Prior to go to the car wash the steering was fine and not stiff. but immediately after the jet wash on the wheels the steering became stiff. Pleaase whats the reason for this and how can I get this be fix. Please send my regards to your Girl friend that helps you with these videos. your videos has been really helpful to me in Manchester
Hi my stearing is loose and also keeps switching from pulling right to left but when I turn everything is fine and when I hit 85 it shakes a little what could it be I was thinking alignment and this should you agree or think it could be something else I have a bmw 530xi wagan 2006
Hello.can this problem make any false diagnosis on alignment machine? Because after my mechanic changed my steering rack and pinion protective plastic tubes on both sides, I went for an alignment and from now then I can't get my steering wheel straight. I drive 2-3 cm with the steering wheel to the left so I can get straight. After lots if search I noticed that my suspension shocks where bad,and I changed them. In meanwhile before I do that my mechanic "fix"my cars joy so as he said get my rack and pinion perfectly straight.after that nothing happened. I went again for an alignment at this point and again after changing my shocks (5 times total) and still my steering wheel remains slightly left..please help me.i really do not know what else to do.my.car is and LHD BMW M3 E46.
I have an E60 550i with active steering and some significant play in the wheel. I’ve already replaced the tie rods. I had a loose ball joint in my left thrust arm (tension strut/front forward control arm) for a long time that I thought was a from a cheap tie rod before I realized the ball joint on the arm was bad. Anyway, it’s all fixed now but I have play in the steering still. I can wiggle it back and forth and hear it click/knock. It’s getting worse and worse. I was afraid I was going to have to replace the whole rack. I can’t afford a $2800 active steering rack. Do you think this will fix my issue?
Hey buddy, I'm looking to get an e46 xi and I've seen the video of all the maintenance to do, I'm really not trusting my skill enough to do all those things myself, and I want this as my first car, what do you think
I may not be the person you're looking for but I hope I can help. I daily drive a 1999 bmw 323i with 200,000k + miles with no problem. All of the maintenance has been done by me and i can say it is not bad just, as tempting as it may be, do not buy cheap parts if you ever have to fix it. Change you're oil regularly like I did you can get many many miles of joyfull driving like I have. Oh and try and get a m52tu engine not a m54 they are both amazing but the m54s have piston ring problems at high miles...... have fun on you're adventures!
Mate.. I have a problem with my car. I have made small video so you can hear the problem. Anywhere I can send it to you? Cheers. It's BMW 318i 2003. Makes this noise in the steerin wheel every time it comes back to the right position. It's like the noise the blinkers make but this is not the blinkers. HELP
Sad because I tried this the other weekend and had a half inch that couldn't get out of the shaft. Didn't know that pulling the steering wheel out more would give me more room. I still don't understand how that works but ugh, at least now I don't have to pull out my entire rack. Thanks for the save.
Huh.. might do this in my 330i. Where did you get the coupler. Also do you think it is worth it to swap the steering rack for a z4 rack for faster turning? Thanks as always!
Hi Jason! I really appreciate your channel. Every E46 owner must follow it. I did this on my RWD E46 because I had slight steering wheel play and still having it after replacing the steering coupler. Should I replace also the lower joint assy (32301094700)?? Thanks in advance
Tomy Cohen check all of the wires in between you're control modules and see of they have split if not the connectors could be corroded check and put electrode grease on the pins if that dosnt fix it buddy one of you're c9ntrol modules on the c bus has an internal error..... needing replacement. Best of luck!
I gotta say especially for how young you are, you really know your stuff. Great videos too, really easy to understand. I also like that you fast forward the slow parts that are pretty straightforward and get to the point.
Hey!!! Hope you well, I need a help to change a turbocharger on e87 2004 bmw ... Could you send any video how DIY... Would much appreciate if you can help
My A/C is blowing air. It can blow hot air but not cold. When I start it up on full blast it hisses for 3 seconds and it disappears. I have a bmw e46 325i.
A lot of people never show this. Nice video brother
I ENJOY THE VIDEO EVEN AN OLD LADY CAN DO IT; FOR THE STRAOGHT AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS YOU GAVE.THANKS!
As always, clear, concise and directly to the point. Another outstanding video. Keep em comin! :)
Thank You Jon!
I just did this myself on my m3!! The results were amazing!!$
I was literally just about to do this lol but mine is 330i
I am from Palestine, thank you. My car has a problem with the upper master clutch, and I can't find a replacement. What should I do?
LOL, BMW, oil everywhere. When I got my 07 X5 4.8i last year, it was like that too, used tons of brake cleaner to clean all of them now is pretty clean.
Is this a awd bmw someone told me i have to remove the intake manifold on my 2006 330xi awd is that true. Thanks
Good info.
I need your help. I took my 2002 bmw e46 3 series to the car wash and I decided to use jet wash to wash the alloy wheels. After I finished jet washing the wheels I decided to drive off and lool the steering became extremely stiff , it was so stiff that I have to struggle to turn into and side street. Prior to go to the car wash the steering was fine and not stiff. but immediately after the jet wash on the wheels the steering became stiff. Pleaase whats the reason for this and how can I get this be fix. Please send my regards to your Girl friend that helps you with these videos. your videos has been really helpful to me in Manchester
Nice video bro, could please make video on how to fix loose steering for BMW E90. Thanks.
Interested in testing this now on mine. I'm learning about things I never knew I could replace!
nice editing keep up the good work :)
Torque specs?
It's looks like there need to do some markings otherwise steering wheel not going to be straight
Can you do a removal video of the shaft itself? Subbed btw!
Hi my stearing is loose and also keeps switching from pulling right to left but when I turn everything is fine and when I hit 85 it shakes a little what could it be I was thinking alignment and this should you agree or think it could be something else I have a bmw 530xi wagan 2006
Literally same problem with my 328xi. Have you fixed it?
Hello.can this problem make any false diagnosis on alignment machine?
Because after my mechanic changed my steering rack and pinion protective plastic tubes on both sides, I went for an alignment and from now then I can't get my steering wheel straight. I drive 2-3 cm with the steering wheel to the left so I can get straight. After lots if search I noticed that my suspension shocks where bad,and I changed them. In meanwhile before I do that my mechanic "fix"my cars joy so as he said get my rack and pinion perfectly straight.after that nothing happened. I went again for an alignment at this point and again after changing my shocks (5 times total) and still my steering wheel remains slightly left..please help me.i really do not know what else to do.my.car is and LHD BMW M3 E46.
Is this on the e84 as well?
Hi what symptoms would you get when driving with this failed part thanks
I have an E60 550i with active steering and some significant play in the wheel. I’ve already replaced the tie rods. I had a loose ball joint in my left thrust arm (tension strut/front forward control arm) for a long time that I thought was a from a cheap tie rod before I realized the ball joint on the arm was bad. Anyway, it’s all fixed now but I have play in the steering still. I can wiggle it back and forth and hear it click/knock. It’s getting worse and worse. I was afraid I was going to have to replace the whole rack. I can’t afford a $2800 active steering rack. Do you think this will fix my issue?
Hey buddy, I'm looking to get an e46 xi and I've seen the video of all the maintenance to do, I'm really not trusting my skill enough to do all those things myself, and I want this as my first car, what do you think
I may not be the person you're looking for but I hope I can help. I daily drive a 1999 bmw 323i with 200,000k + miles with no problem. All of the maintenance has been done by me and i can say it is not bad just, as tempting as it may be, do not buy cheap parts if you ever have to fix it. Change you're oil regularly like I did you can get many many miles of joyfull driving like I have. Oh and try and get a m52tu engine not a m54 they are both amazing but the m54s have piston ring problems at high miles...... have fun on you're adventures!
I have a ford taurus with play and I'm wondering if this might be it, would this procedure be similar for that vehicle?
Hey bro I I have the same issue with my 328xi 07 and I looking for the same part but I don’t find it if u can help me I really appreciate thanks
Mate.. I have a problem with my car. I have made small video so you can hear the problem. Anywhere I can send it to you? Cheers. It's BMW 318i 2003. Makes this noise in the steerin wheel every time it comes back to the right position. It's like the noise the blinkers make but this is not the blinkers. HELP
Sad because I tried this the other weekend and had a half inch that couldn't get out of the shaft. Didn't know that pulling the steering wheel out more would give me more room. I still don't understand how that works but ugh, at least now I don't have to pull out my entire rack. Thanks for the save.
Do f20 or f30 have these too?
Is that just for a 325xi? This is the part number for my 325i 32301094703
Does anyone have the part number? Thx
oil pan gasket replacement on bmw 325xi please. thank you.
Arthur Esclamada you have to drop the subframe, remove axle half shafts, and the front differential is usually in need of seals as well.
can this also cause a shaky steering wheel? control arms & bushings are new but steering is still shaky, alignment has also been done
Have you ever seen any binding issues with the actual steering shaft itself? My steering still is binding after I’ve replaced the coupler.
Huh.. might do this in my 330i. Where did you get the coupler. Also do you think it is worth it to swap the steering rack for a z4 rack for faster turning? Thanks as always!
Good looking out brother. U got a new subscriber. Keep it up.
Thanks for the helpful vid.
What kind of grease did you use when you installed the new one?
Hi Jason! I really appreciate your channel. Every E46 owner must follow it.
I did this on my RWD E46 because I had slight steering wheel play and still having it after replacing the steering coupler. Should I replace also the lower joint assy (32301094700)??
Thanks in advance
Miguel Villar Juan hey what’s wrong
Great video, thats next on my to do list. Have you done an ebay turbo install on an naturally aspirated e46 before?
Well done Sir. I really appreciate all of your vids. Keep up the good work.
Great job, 330xi has the double joint. I was struggling until you helped me out. Thanks
I have a 330xi also - what is the difference in process? Is is just less room to work? Thanks
Can changing this part have something to do with your wheel alignment not being straight
yes
Plz . I have bmw Mini Cooper w/ code P0697 plz can you help
Tomy Cohen check all of the wires in between you're control modules and see of they have split if not the connectors could be corroded check and put electrode grease on the pins if that dosnt fix it buddy one of you're c9ntrol modules on the c bus has an internal error..... needing replacement. Best of luck!
I changed my couplers but I still have the same vibration on my driver side ...
Vibration can be alignment, balance, bushings / brakes. Coupler will help with "play" in the steering wheel.
Good info and very detailed...Good stuff...
Similar process for an E39?
I gotta say especially for how young you are, you really know your stuff. Great videos too, really easy to understand. I also like that you fast forward the slow parts that are pretty straightforward and get to the point.
Hey!!! Hope you well,
I need a help to change a turbocharger on e87 2004 bmw ...
Could you send any video how DIY...
Would much appreciate if you can help
My A/C is blowing air. It can blow hot air but not cold. When I start it up on full blast it hisses for 3 seconds and it disappears. I have a bmw e46 325i.
Kyle Blagg happened to me. Probably a condenser or compressor leak/problem