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.

Unscrew track rod with special tool 32 3 220 from rack of steering box.

Installation note:
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 dimension (A) on used part to simplify following adjustment of front axle
- Slacken clamping nut (2)
- Screw off track rod end; if necessary, grip track rod with open-end spanner
- Remove clamping ring (1) and screw off clamping nut (2)
- Slide gaiter (4) and ear clamp and band clamp (3) onto track rod
- Slide clamping nut (2) and clamping ring (1) onto track rod
- Screw track rod end onto track rod to dimension (A)
- Tighten down clamping nut (2) Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ.







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