Tie Rod (Inner). Replacing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

Steering and Wheel Alignment
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lnstallation is reverse of removal.
Make sure all threaded parts are clean.
Use anti-seize paste on inner tie rod threads.
Use new self-locking nuts, where applicable.
Use tie rod measurement (A) to set toe temporarily.
Have car professionally aligned.
Tightening torque
Tie rod
to
steering itnuckle (replace seii-loclting nut)
65
Nm (
46
ft-lb)
Outer tie rod end ioclt nut
51 Nm (38
ft-ib)
Tie rod (inner), replacing
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To replace inner tie rod, first remove outer tie rod end. See
Tie rod (outer), replacing.
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Cut rack boot clamps and slide bellows back
4
Loosen and remove inner tie rod shafl from steering rack with
special tool 32 2 110.
NOTE-
To avoid damage to steering rack while removing tie rod, turn
steering until end of rack is as far as possible inside rack
housing.
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When reassembling, grease tie rod taper so that rack boot
support buffer or small end of rack boot slides on tie rod when
tie rod is tightened, preventing rack boot from twisting.
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Inspect boot for any signs of damage. Replace boot if neces-
sary, using new clamps.
NOTE-
New rack boot comes with new band clamps
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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Make sure all threaded parts are clean
Replace self-locking nuts.
Install outer tie rod end to new tie rod. Use tie rod measure-
ment (A) to set toe temporarily.
Have car professionally aligned.