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In the case of minor damage to the rack and pinion, the vehicle may still be able to continue to drive for a period of time, but this does not mean that it can continue to drive for a long time. Even if the symptoms are mild, continuing to drive will increase the risk.
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In hydraulic steering racks, the modulus of the rack and pinion is usually selected within a certain range to balance accuracy, strength and manufacturing cost. Generally speaking, rack and pinion with a modulus between 2 and 4 mm are more common.
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When the rack and pinion are loose, the driver may feel that the steering wheel is abnormally loose. When the steering wheel is turned, the response of the vehicle becomes sluggish, and even more turning angles are required to cause the wheels to move.
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Generally speaking, the price of the seal itself is not high, usually between $20 and $50. However, since replacing the seal requires disassembling the steering rack, the labor cost is higher, usually between $100 and $300. Therefore, the overall cost may be between $120 and $350.
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1908-2024
Can the BMW steering rack be repaired?
Repairing the BMW steering rack is feasible, but multiple factors need to be considered, including the severity of the problem, the damage to the rack, and the cost of the repair. For some minor problems, such as hydraulic oil leakage or minor gear wear, they can usually be solved by repair.
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The hydraulic steering rack can still work through mechanical transmission without assistance. The driver turns the steering wheel, and the mechanical transmission system transmits power to the steering rack to make the wheels turn.
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0505-2022
R&D from DKM Steering rack