Rack Thrust Socket 24mm Hex 3 Pin for BMW Mercedes-Benz

A rack thrust socket for steering rack service work on compatible BMW and Mercedes-Benz electric power steering models. The 3 pin design is made for assembling, removing and adjusting the lateral rack and pinion clamping nut, with a 24mm hex drive for use with suitable tools.

Used where steering rack access is awkward, this specialist socket suits workshop repairs, independent garage servicing and experienced home mechanics carrying out steering rack maintenance. It is intended for jobs where the correct fit on the rack thrust fitting matters, helping with assembly, disassembly and adjustment work on compatible BMW 1, 3 and 4 Series models, selected X models, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and S-Class vehicles.

Getting onto the clamping nut in EPS systems can be difficult with general-purpose sockets, so the dedicated 3 pin layout is the key practical feature here. The 24mm hex allows it to be turned with compatible tools already used in garage and servicing work, while the model coverage makes it useful when working across a range of listed vehicles. For regular steering rack work, using the correct socket helps avoid wasted time trying to adapt unsuitable tools and gives more controlled access where space is limited.

BMW and Mercedes rack thrust socket specifications

• Application: Used for assembling, disassembling and adjusting the lateral rack and pinion clamping nut.
• Drive size: 24mm hex drive for use with suitable compatible tools.
• Design: 3 pin rack thrust socket for the specific EPS rack thrust fitting on listed models.
• Fits: BMW 1 Series F20/F21 (2011-2020), F22/F33 Cabrio (2014-2020), 3 Series F30 (2012-2016), 3 Series Touring F31 (2012-2019), 4 Series F32/F33/F36 (2013-2020), X1 F48/F49 (2015-2020), X3 F25 (2010-2017) and X4 F26 (2014-2018).
• Also covers: Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 (2014-2019) and S-Class W222, V222, X222 (2014-2019).

A practical choice for regular steering rack servicing on compatible vehicles.