BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing (removing and installing) left or right track rod
Special tools required:
- 32 3 160
IMPORTANT: The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING.
- Remove GAITER FROM STEERING BOX and slide back
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:
- Determine dimension (A) on used part to simplify following adjustment of front axle
- Slacken clamping nut (2)
- Screw off track rod end; if necessary, grip track rod with open-end spanner
- Remove clamping ring (1) and screw off clamping nut (2)
- Slide gaiter (4) and ear clamp and band clamp (3) onto track rod
- Slide clamping nut (2) and clamping ring (1) onto track rod
- Screw track rod end onto track rod to dimension (A)
- Tighten down clamping nut (2)
After installation: Only if replacing/removing track rod end: Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK.
Removing and installing/replacing left or right track rod end
Special tools required:
31 2 300
NOTE:
If the track rod end to track rod screw connection is released, it is necessary
after reinstallation ...
Steering column
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transfer box: Replacing transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque module) (atc 450)
Special tools required:
11 1 200
11 1 380
23 0 490
IMPORTANT:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis
system.
READ AND COMPLY WITH NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminar ...
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