BBB Industries 306-0133 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for BMW Steering

BBB Industries 306-0133 is a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for select BMW 5 Series and 6 Series models with power steering. It is built for vehicles without Active Steering or rear active steering, and it includes inner tie rods for a direct steering system replacement.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Inner tie rods included; outer tie rods not included
• Rack length: 45 in. (1143 mm)
• Distance between mounting holes: 16.5 in. (419.1 mm)
• Input shaft diameter: 0.75 in. (19.05 mm)
• Input shaft length: 1.187 in. (30.15 mm)
• Pressure and return port thread size: M16x1.50
• Turns lock to lock: 2.938
• Four mounting holes

Product Details

This BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion line focuses on remanufactured steering gear assemblies for OE-style replacement needs. Part number 306-0133 is specified for hydraulic power steering applications and matches BMW vehicles that do not use Active Steering, including 2004-2010 BMW 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i, 645Ci, 650i, 525xi, and 530xi applications listed below. This part cross-references BMW OE numbers 32-10-6-777-536 and 32-10-6-795-222 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2009-2010 BMW 528i, power steering without Active Steering.
• Fits 2008-2010 BMW 535i, power steering without Active Steering.
• Fits 2007-2010 BMW 550i, power steering without Active Steering.
• Fits 2007-2010 BMW 650i, power steering without rear Active Steering.
• Fits 2008 BMW 528i, power steering.
• Fits 2005-2007 BMW 525i, power steering without rear Active Steering.
• Fits 2005-2007 BMW 530i, power steering without Active Steering and with Servotronic steering.
• Fits 2006 BMW 525xi, power steering without rear Active Steering.
• Fits 2006 BMW 530xi, power steering without Active Steering and with Servotronic steering.
• Fits 2006 BMW 550i, power steering without Active Steering and with Servotronic steering.
• Fits 2006 BMW 650i, power steering without Active Steering and with Servotronic steering.
• Fits 2005 BMW 545i, power steering without Active Steering.
• Fits 2005 BMW 645Ci, power steering without rear Active Steering.
• Fits 2004 BMW 645Ci, power steering without rear Active Steering, before 6/04.

Common Steering Issues Addressed

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Fluid leakage from the rack and pinion assembly
• Uneven or inconsistent steering response
• Noise or binding during steering input
• Wear in the hydraulic steering gear on BMW 5 Series and 6 Series models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hydraulic steering configuration before ordering, since this rack is for vehicles without Active Steering or rear active steering as noted in the fitment data. Confirm the input shaft dimensions, mounting-hole spacing, and M16x1.50 pressure and return port threads against the original unit before installation. Inner tie rods are included; outer tie rods are not included. After installation, bleed the hydraulic system and perform a professional alignment.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures steering components to restore proper fit and function for OE-style service replacement. Part number 306-0133 is built as a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for the listed BMW applications.