1 Series E87 118d (M47T2) 5-door
32 11 100
Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or
right
Important!
The power steering gear must be replaced if the polished
surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Except M3: Remove front assembly underside protection
Clean tie rod.
Release band clamp (1).
Mark screw-in depth of tie rod (2) or count thread turns.
Release screw (3).
Twist tie rod (2) out of tie rod end (4).
Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screw.
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ
.
Release ear clamp (1).
Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod (3).
Installation:
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).
Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper. This ensures that the
gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.
RA Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right
BMW AG - TIS
18.01.2013 09:54
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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