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:
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Unscrew track rod with special tool 32 3 160 from rack of steering box.
Installation note:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
After installation: Only if replacing/removing track rod end: Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Condition based service (applies to certain vehicles only) - service bulletin si
b 00 07 02 (2/2009): E65 and e65 service indication
The service indicators can be displayed in three different locations inside the vehicle:
A. The Service Need Display (SBA) , located in the Instrument Cluster under the Speedometer, is the
evolution of the SIA4 Service Interval Display. When the ignition (KL15 Terminal) is on, the SBA
appears b ...