Removal and installation steering rods (BMW 5 Series E34)

Removal

Loosen the wheel bolts.

Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel.



Loosen the nuts.

Press out the steering tip joint using a suitable puller.

Press and remove the steering rod.

Installation

Before installing the steering rod, check the control dimension A between both pivot pins. Specified value: A = 534 + 1 mm.

Insert the middle steering rod and screw it to the steering knuckle arms with new self-locking nuts with a tightening torque of 35-40 Nm.

Insert the outer tie rods and tighten them to the middle tie rod using new self-locking nuts with a tightening torque of 35-40 Nm.

Put the wheel on.

Lower the car.

Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to 110 Nm.

Adjust the convergence on an optical stand (at the service station).