32 21 231 Replacing (Removing and Installing) Left or Right Tie Rod
32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right tie rodSpecial tools required:
Important!
The 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 from swivel bearing
^ Remove gaiter from power steering gear and slide back
Important!
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Unscrew tie rod with special tool 32 3 160 from rack of power steering gear.
Installation:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ.
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
^ Determine measurement (A) on old part to simplify following adjustment of front axle
^ Slacken clamping nut (2)
^ Screw off tie rod end; if necessary, grip tie rod with open- end wrench
^ Remove clamping ring (1) and screw off clamping nut (2)
^ Slide gaiter (4) and ear clamp and band clamp (3) onto tie rod
^ Slide clamping nut (2) and clamping ring (1) onto tie rod
^ Screw tie rod end onto tie rod to measurement (A)
^ Tighten down clamping nut (2)
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ.
After installation:
^ Only if replacing/removing tie rod end: Perform chassis alignment check
^ Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering
