32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check, refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD or 32 00 155 CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering, refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING or connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system. Select and carry out steering angle sensor adjustment under Service functions.

Release nut; if necessary, grip brace at Torx socket.

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing.

Installation:

Keep journal on tie rod end and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from grease.

Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod End From Swivel Bearing

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Replace self-locking nut.

Determine measurement (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle.

Release clamping nut.

Screw off tie rod end; if necessary, grip tie rod with open-end wrench.

Installation:

Check gaiter, replace if necessary.

Mount clamping ring (1).

Screw in tie rod end to measurement (A).

Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End

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