Center Tie Rod. Replacing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

320-32
Steering and Wheel Alignment
Center tie rod, replacing
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Raise front of car. Remove splash shield from under engine.
WARNING-
Make sure tlie car is firmly supported on jack stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place jack stands beneath structural
cliassis points. Do not place jack stands under suspension
parts.
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Measure length of left and right (outer) tie rods. Write down
measurements.
NOTE-
Accurate measurement of the tie rod end with reference to
the center tie rod will help approximate correct wheel align-
ment when new parts are installed.
4
Remove self-loclting nuts connecting center tie rod to pitman
and idler arms. Press tie rod off pitman and idler arms using
BMW special tool 32 1 190 or equivalent.
4
Loosen left tie rod clamping bolt (arrow). Unscrew left tie rod
from center tie rod. Repeat for right.
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Installation is reverse of removal.
Malte sure all threaded parts are clean.
.
Coat threads with antiseize compound.
Replace self-loclting nuts.
Check tie rod end ball joints and idler arm bushing for wear.
Use tie rod measurements previously made to temporarily
set toe.
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Have car professionally aligned.
Tightening torques
Center tie rod to pitman and idler arms
65
Nm
(48
ft-lb)
(replace self-locking nuts)
Left or right outer
tie
rod clamping bolt
27
Nm
(20
it-lb)