Steering Column Chattering

[S&B's M3]

After driving and I put the car in park, the driver's seat moves back and the steering column/wheel move in to allow easy exit/entry. Recently though, when the steering wheel moves in, it chatters. Anyone else having this issue and a possible fix?

 

[Pianewman]

Ditto on my 2021 MYLR, at 49,500 miles. Sounds like it needs to be lubed, but I'm hesitant to blindly spray lubricant on the vinyl boot and surrounding area.

Thoughts?