Steering problem.

[paulrog]

Hi, I have a 2010 LCI 4.0 diesel SE on 90,000 miles.

I have a weird issue with the steering, when its on full lock or quite close to it, the front wheels tend to shudder and it feels like one of the wheels isn't pointing exactly where it should be.

The car doesn't have any other problems and drives perfect.

I had a quick look underneath but can't see anything obvious.

What do you think it could be??

Thanks

[mr angry]

This could be an issue with the transfer box. Have a search through the forum as their are many who have had similar issues.

Have a scan of the vehicle done to check for any stored fault codes and take it from there.

[X5Sport]

Likely to be either front diff or transfer box. Unfortunately it is most often caused by incorrect tyres or tread depths.

These cars are very sensitive to the tyres that are fitted, especially if they are either non approved - marked with a ‘*’ on the sidewall - or have a difference in tread depth between wheels or axles of more than about 1.5mm. This results in the wheels spinning a slightly different rates and the transmission ‘winds-up’.

[paulrog]

It can't be the tyres as they are proper Bridgestone runflats on the same tread depth, but i've noticed a small oil leak underneath, could that be the transfer box oil leaking out.

So maybe if i get BMW or a garage to do a transfer box oil change that could fix it?

Thanks

[X5Sport]

Worth a try. We have had just one member (so far) on here have a failed from diff with correct tyres fitted. BMW paid up under the extended warranty. It could be low oil in the transfer box, or even that it does just need a change. Worth getting a code read done though as that might warn if the oil issue. It’s a lot simpler and cheaper than replacing the units at least