Correcting BMW steering shaft collar

    June 17, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2018 BMW X3 and X4 sports activity coupes. Water ingress may occur at the driver-side footwell.
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    1) Steering shaft collar; 2) plain bearing; 3) guide sleeve; 4) steering column.
    1) Steering shaft collar; 2) plain bearing; 3) guide sleeve; 4) steering column.

    This bulletin applies to 2018 BMW X3 and X4 sports activity coupes. Water ingress may occur at the driver-side footwell.

    Check that the steering shaft collar is correctly positioned and correct as needed. Check that the plain bearing is correctly seated in the sleeve. Spray universal lubricant spray P/N 83 19 2 446 565 between the plain bearing and the steering shaft to aid in installation. Perform a leakage test.

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    Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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