nofxdenk 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, Tried searching through the forums but didnt find anything. My E46 '01 330CI has developed a flat spot in the steering rack. Handles horribly. All the other suspension parts seem to be fine. I'm thinking of getting a used one and reconditioning it before replacing it, or reconditioning existing one. Edited June 28, 2012 by e46beast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 Are you sure it's the rack ?... who checked it for you ??... some of the aftermarket lower control arms have given problems causing the steering to jam or get very hard to turn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 How about the swivel/U joint in the steering column? If one of the joins start to seize then that will give a sticky/stiff spot when turning the steering wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 Airflow Hydraulics in Newmarket Auckland PG Hydraulics in East Tamaki Auckland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 Have a good 330 rack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave@nz 11 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 Hi, Your car seems quit new to have a rack problem and the usual rack problem is a leaking rack not what you are experiencing. The lower control arm bushes are a common problem and the other thing may be a seizing u joint in the steering input shaft at the rack. Cheers Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1530 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Simple solution. Replace a `reconditioned` rack with a road tested rack. Sorted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
