32 21 231 Replacing (Removing And Installing) Left Or Right Tie Rod
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TIE ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove GAITER FROM POWER STEERING GEAR and slide back
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Unscrew tie rod with special tool 32 3 160 from rack of power steering gear.
Tightening torque: 32 21 2AZ . See STEERING ARMS for specs.
Clean rack.
Check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Replace O-ring (1).
Grease rack and O-ring (1). Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .
On replacement, assemble new component with gaiter:
- Determine measurement (A) on old part to simplify following adjustment of front axle
- Slacken clamping nut (2)
- Screw off tie rod end; if necessary, grip tie rod with open-end wrench
- Remove clamping ring (1) and screw off clamping nut (2)
- Slide gaiter (4) and ear clamp and band clamp (3) onto tie rod
- Slide clamping nut (2) and clamping ring (1) onto tie rod
- Screw tie rod end onto tie rod to measurement (A)
- Tighten down clamping nut (2)
Tightening torque: 32 21 5AZ . See STEERING ARMS for specs.
After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check. See CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE , KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION , and KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD
- Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT /ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING