Steering Rack, is this an easy DIY?

[m3f_ThewsM3]

Thinking about trying to change out my steering rack... Is it easy?



Something for a mechanic only?

[m3f_Sirius]

I don't see why not. Just hydrolic lines, few bolts and the tierods. You'll need an alignment though. Oh, and I guess you need to make sure the thing is centered too.

[m3f_badgtho]

a buddy of mine recently did it on his 97.. its not complicated.. just takes a good long while.

[m3f_bartolome1]

It should be DIY, just a bit messy. I've done it on an E30. I imagine the E36 is pretty similar.


Is your current rack leaking ? I'm not sure of why else one would change it.

[m3f_Eric BMW]

Dont forget o switch to the Z3 rack or the 95 rack. Z3 preffered.

[m3f_blink21me]

It should be DIY, just a bit messy. I've done it on an E30. I imagine the E36 is pretty similar.



Is your current rack leaking ? I'm not sure of why else one would change it.

He has to be replacing it with a Z3 rack...

[m3f_ThewsM3]

It should be DIY, just a bit messy. I've done it on an E30. I imagine the E36 is pretty similar.



Is your current rack leaking ? I'm not sure of why else one would change it.

Yes the rack is leaking. I am just going to stay with the 95 rack.

[m3f_DOUGYKIM]

does your steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds?

[m3f_epj3]

It should be DIY, just a bit messy. I've done it on an E30. I imagine the E36 is pretty similar.



Is your current rack leaking ? I'm not sure of why else one would change it.

E36 is easier than the e30

[m3f_ThewsM3]

does your steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds?

Nope.