Removal and installation the tie rod end (BMW 5 Series E39)

Removal

Mark the position of the front wheel in relation to the hub with paint. This will allow the balanced wheel to be installed in its previous position. When unscrewing the wheel bolts, the car must stand on its wheels. Raise the car from the front and remove the front wheel.

Loosen the lock nut tie rod end.



Loosen the steering rod joint nut at the steering support.



Press the ball joint pin of the tie rod end downwards using a standard pressing tool, such as HAZET 779-1.

Unscrew the tip, holding the steering rod with a wrench.

Note: When unscrewing, count the number of turns required to completely unscrew the tip, this will facilitate subsequent assembly of the steering rod. It is necessary to keep in mind that on the right and left sides there is a left and right thread, respectively.

Installation

Screw the tie rod end in the same number of turns as when unscrewing it.

Tighten the tie rod end lock nut to 45 Nm.

Insert the tie rod end into the steering support, screw on a new self-locking nut and tighten it to a torque of 65 Nm.

Tighten the front wheel. Do not lubricate the wheel bolts. Position the wheel so that the marks made before removal match. Lower the car, tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to 100 Nm.

Adjust wheel alignment.

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