BMW 32106765235 Tie Rod Assembly - Left

To replace the tie-rods, disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. Move the rack in as far as possible, then loosen and remove the large inner tie rod nut from the end of the steering gear. Remove the tie rod and inner tie rod end. Position the new inner tie rod end/tie rod on the rack, start the threads, and tighten the retaining nut to the specified torque. The tie rods should only be replaced as a pair. Install the steering boots.

To replace the tie-rods, disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. Move the rack in as far as possible, then loosen and remove the large inner tie rod nut from the end of the steering gear. Remove the tie rod and inner tie rod end. Position the new inner tie rod end/tie rod on the rack, start the threads, and tighten the retaining nut to the specified torque. The tie rods should only be replaced as a pair. Install the steering boots.

Raise the front of the car and remove the road wheel. Make a length reference mark on the tie rod, then remove the outer tie rod end. Cut the rack boot clamps and slide the boot off. Loosen and remove the inner tie rod shaft from the steering rack, ensuring to turn the steering until the end of the rack is as far inside the rack housing as possible to avoid damage. When reassembling, grease the tie rod taper so that the rack boot support buffer or the small end of the rack boot slides on the tie rod when tightened, preventing the boot from twisting. Inspect the boot for any signs of damage and replace it if necessary, using new band clamps, which come with the new rack boot. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring threaded parts are clean, applying anti-seize paste on inner tie rod threads, tightening the inner tie rod to the rack in two stages, using new self-locking nuts where applicable, and utilizing previously made reference marks to temporarily set the toe. After reassembly, have the car professionally aligned and carry out the steering angle sensor adjustment using a BMW scan tool.

Raise the front of the car and remove the road wheel, followed by the splash shield underneath the engine. Measure the outer tie rod end in relation to the tie rod and record the measurement, as an accurate measurement aids in approximating correct wheel alignment when new parts are installed. Pay attention to the correct placement of the inner taper on the locking ring. At the outer end of the tie rod, remove the tie rod lock nut at the steering knuckle and loosen the tie rod adjustment lock nut. Utilize a BMW special tool or an equivalent to press the tie rod end out of the steering knuckle, then unscrew the tie rod end from the tie rod shaft. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring that threaded parts are clean and applying anti-seize paste on the inner tie rod threads. Use new self-locking nuts where applicable and refer to previously made reference marks to temporarily set the toe. After reassembling the steering, have the car professionally aligned and perform a steering angle sensor adjustment using a BMW scan tool.

To replace the tie-rods, disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. Move the rack in as far as possible, then loosen and remove the large inner tie rod nut from the end of the steering gear. Remove the tie rod and inner tie rod end. Position the new inner tie rod end/tie rod on the rack, start the threads, and tighten the retaining nut to the specified torque. The tie rods should only be replaced as a pair. Install the steering boots.