Necessary preliminary work

• If necessary, remove diesel enclosure

Clean track rod.

Release band clamp (1).

Mark screw-in depth of track rod (2) or count thread turns.

Release screw (3).

Twist track rod (2) out of track rod end (4).

Installation note: 

Replace microencapsulated screw.

Tightening torque, see 32 21 2AZ in 32 21 STEERING ARMS

Fig 1: Identifying Band Clamp And Track Rod With Screws

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Heat shield is only fitted on the right side.

Release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque, see 32 21 4AZ in 32 21 STEERING ARMS

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield With Screws

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Release ear clamp (1).

Detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Installation note: 

Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).

Grease rack (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids). See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

Fig 3: Removing Gaiter From Track Rod

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