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:
^ Remove tie rod end
^ Remove bottom steering gear cover





Clean tie rod.

Release band clamp (1) and ear clip (3).

Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod.

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.

Note:
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 front steering