Steering 'feel' after TSB replacement
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From: Overland Park, KS
‘24 BMW iX M60
Steering 'feel' after TSB replacement
Just had the Service A performed right at 10K miles, for a not unreasonable $281 after tax.
I had mentioned to my SA that I was hearing/feeling the notorious 'clunking/groaning' sounds from the steering column and would they look at it for me.
They ended up replacing the steering shaft and steering shaft coupling it seems. It has really helped the steering 'feel', in that there is much less play in the steering, and it just feels far more accurate and direct. Much easier to drive on the highway as it does not seem the truck needs minor steering wheel corrections all of the time to keep it heading straight.
Highly recommend that if you have the above low speed 'groaning/clunking' issues in the steering wheel, (especially when reversing it seemed to me), that you inquire about having the TSB performed for this issue. I am very happy with the result.
I know that this is a well known issue and I'm sorry if the above has been very well documneted already. I just wanted to let people know that even our late model '08 benefited from the above.
Bish
I had mentioned to my SA that I was hearing/feeling the notorious 'clunking/groaning' sounds from the steering column and would they look at it for me.
They ended up replacing the steering shaft and steering shaft coupling it seems. It has really helped the steering 'feel', in that there is much less play in the steering, and it just feels far more accurate and direct. Much easier to drive on the highway as it does not seem the truck needs minor steering wheel corrections all of the time to keep it heading straight.
Highly recommend that if you have the above low speed 'groaning/clunking' issues in the steering wheel, (especially when reversing it seemed to me), that you inquire about having the TSB performed for this issue. I am very happy with the result.
I know that this is a well known issue and I'm sorry if the above has been very well documneted already. I just wanted to let people know that even our late model '08 benefited from the above.
Bish
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From: Iceland
2007 GL450 PE
I totally agree with you on this. At first I thought it was in my head but then I realized over time that the steering clunky noise/rattle was not in my head. After I told the dealer they replaced it and now the steering feel is much firmer and without any clunky noises or rattles.
Felt it more backing up, yes.
I would highly recommend this service to be done !
Orn
Felt it more backing up, yes.
I would highly recommend this service to be done !
Orn
