32 21 231 Replacing (Removing and Installing) Left or Right Tie Rod

32 21 231 Replacing (Removing And Installing) Left Or Right Track Rod

Special tools required:







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







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove track rod end from swivel bearing
- Remove gaiter from steering box and slide back







IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.

Release joint with special tool 32 3 210 and socket SW32 (1) on steering box rack.

Installation note:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Grease toothed area of rack (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).
Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ







Replacement:

IMPORTANT: On cars with 18" tires, it will be necessary to install steering stop limiters to be ordered separately.

Slide both steering stop limiters (1) onto steering linkage.

Installation note:
Deformation elements (2) must point to steering box (3).

Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ







On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
- Determine dimension (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle

Installation note:
Slacken clamping bolt (1) and screw off track rod end.
Slide gaiter with ear clip and band clamp on track rod.
Screw in track rod end to dimension (A).
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ







After installation:
- Only if replacing/removing track rod end: Perform chassis / wheel alignment check