BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Steering arms, tie rods, steer. damper: 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 to carry out a wheel alignment check.
Necessary preliminary work:
Remove FRONT WHEEL .
IMPORTANT:
Do not release track rod end from swive ...