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

32 11 100 Replacing Gaiter For Steering Box On Left Or Right







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







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front underbody protection







Release band clamp (1).
Mark screw-in depth of track rod (2) or count thread turns.
Release screw (3).
Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ.
Twist track rod (2) out of track rod end (4).

Installation note:
Replace microencapsulated screw.







Release ear clip (1).
Pull off gaiter (2) from the track rod (3).

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







After installation:
- Perform wheel alignment check