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

32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right (AWD)





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





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 32 21 2AZ.





Note:
E9x only:

Heat shield is only fitted on the right side.

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

Tightening torque 32 21 4AZ.





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).

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

Note:
This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.





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