BMW 1 3 Series E81 E87 LCI E90 E91 Power Steering Rack Boxes Electric 6855883

The BMW 1 / 3 Series E81 E87 LCI E90 E91 Electric Steering Rack is an original steering system component, specifically designed for 1 Series and 3 Series models. As part of the Steering Racks and Housings group, it ensures precise vehicle handling and stable electric power assistance, maintaining the system's factory operating parameters. A used OEM component allows for a technically correct repair without altering the suspension or steering column structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-6855883
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6855883
• Substitutable numbers: 32106793458, 6793458, 32106788746, 32106792946, 6788746, 6792946, 32106872479, 6872479, 6855883, 32106855883
• Category: Gearboxes, Racks & Pinions

Application and Compatibility

This electric steering rack is intended for selected versions of the BMW 1 Series E81 / E87 LCI and 3 Series E90 / E91 models equipped with an electric power steering system. By retaining the original geometry and mounting points, it allows for seamless integration with the factory steering column, front suspension, and vehicle electronics.

The component originates from the BMW production line, ensuring a perfect fit with factory mounts, correct rack travel, and appropriate operating characteristics for the electric motor and control system.

Construction and Technical Function

The steering rack belongs to the Steering Racks and Housings group, responsible for transferring steering wheel movement to the front wheels and interacting with the power assistance system. The integrated electric drive works with the vehicle's electronics, providing variable assistance force depending on speed and driving conditions.

Key functional features of this steering rack include:

• stable steering ratio, ensuring predictable response to steering wheel input,
• BMW-designed electric power assistance characteristics,
• factory mounting points for the subframe and steering column,
• compatibility with safety systems such as traction control and stability control.

Condition, Origin, and Installation Advantages

The offered steering rack is a used original part, which means it retains the factory quality of manufacturing and fit while reducing repair costs. Unlike low-quality aftermarket alternatives, the original BMW construction minimizes the risk of geometry issues, play, or incorrect interaction with the vehicle's electronics.

Key installation advantages include:

• can be used as a direct replacement for the factory steering rack,
• no need for modifications to mounts or additional adapters,
• preserves the original driving feel characteristic of BMW 1 and 3 Series vehicles.

Benefits of Choosing an Original Used Steering Rack

Choosing an original used BMW steering rack from the aftermarket is a sensible compromise between cost and quality. You receive a component designed precisely for the specific model, with the correct operating characteristics and full compatibility with factory safety and comfort systems.

To better understand how to safely and wisely choose aftermarket parts, it's worth reading the guide: Used Parts – Your Guide to the Best Deals in the Automotive Store, which discusses the practical aspects of purchasing used components from an automotive store.

BMW Steering System Expansion

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the steering system area in your BMW and need other parts from the same group, such as additional steering racks, housings, or related components, check the available parts in the BMW Steering Racks and Housings category.