32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right track rod: Notes

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Special tools required

32 3 220

IMPORTANT: The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove stiffening plate (only M5)
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING

Remove GAITER FROM STEERING BOX and slide back

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.

Unscrew track rod with special tool 32 3 220 from rack of steering box.

Installation note:

Clean rack.

Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).

Fig 1: Removing Track Rod Using Special Tool 32 3 220

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Grease rack.

(grease: Calypsol SF-3-131-TMM 3 ; BMW part number 83 23 9 407 857 ; 100 g tube)

Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .