32 11 100 Replacing Gaiter for Steering Gear on Left or Right

32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right





Important!
The power steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Except M3: Remove front assembly underside protection

Clean tie rod.

Release band clamp (1).

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





Release screw (3).

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

Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screw.

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ.





Release ear clamp (1).

Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod (3).

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

Grease rack (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).

Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper. This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.





After installation:
^ Perform chassis alignment check
^ Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active steering