Steering Rack Boot. Replacing; Tie Rod (Outer). Replacing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Steering and Wheel Alignment
Steering rack boot, replacing
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Remove outer tie rod end. See Tie rod (outer), replacing
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Cut rack boot band clamps and remove boot.
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Cut rack boot band clamp and slide bellows back. Inspect
boot for any sign of damage. Replace if necessary.
NOTE-
New rack boot l i t comes with new band clamp.
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Grease tie rod taper so that small end of rack boot slides on
tie rod when tie rod is tightened, preventing raclc boot from
twisting.
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Slide new boot into position and replace band clamps
Tie rod (outer), replacing
LOCI(
nut Locking ring
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Raise front of car. Remove road wheel
WARNING-
Male sure caris firmly suppoiiedon jackstands designed for
the purpose. Place jack stands beneath structural chassis
ooints. Do not olace iack stands under susoension oaiis.
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Make reference measurement (A) of outer tie rod end to tie
rod. Record measurement.
NOTE-
Accurate measurement of the tie rod end with reference to
the tie rod will help approximate correct wheel alignment
when new parts are installed.
Note correct placement of inner taper on loclcing ring.
Loosen outer tie rod end loclc nut (arrow).
Remove tie rod lock nut from steering ltnuclcle.
Press tie rod out of steering knuckle using BMW
31 2 240 or equivalent.
special tool
Unscrew tie rod end from tie rod shaft.