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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release joint with special tool 32 3 210 and socket SW32 (1) on steering box rack.

Installation note:

Clean rack.

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

Grease toothed area of rack.

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Fig 1: Releasing Joint Using Special Tool (32 3 210) And Socket SW32

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Replacement:

IMPORTANT: On cars with 18" tires, it will be necessary to install steering stop limiters to be ordered separately!

Slide both steering stop limiters (1) onto steering linkage.

Installation note:

Deformation elements (2) must point to steering box (3).

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Fig 2: Identifying Steering Box With Steering Stop Limiters And Deformation Elements

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On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter.

Grease track rod where gaiter (1) is fitted with grease "Renolit JP 1619" (BMW part number 6 778 561).

Fig 3: Greasing Track Rod Where Gaiter Is Filled With Grease

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Installation note:

Slacken clamping bolt (1) and screw off track rod end.

Slide gaiter with ear clip and band clamp on track rod.

Screw in track rod end to dimension (A).

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Fig 4: Identifying Clamping Bolt And Track Rod End Installing Dimension

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After installation: