Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove appropriate front wheel. Remove front underbody protection. Remove steering gear cover at side.
- Remove tie rod nut. See Fig 1. If necessary, keep tie rod ball joint from turning by holding ball joint with Torx socket. Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing.
- Unscrew tension rod-to-front axle nuts (1). See Fig 2. Pull out screw (3). Remove ball joint nut (2). If necessary, hold ball joint with Torx socket to aid in removing nut. Twist swivel bearing a little. Remove tension strut from swivel bearing.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Ensure ball pin and bore are free of grease. Replace self-locking nuts. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .