Removal and installation the transverse steering rod (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 nut from the steering rod joint pin 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.



Release the clamp and slide the corrugated cover back.



Push the rack in as far as possible.

Loosen the steering rod "arrow".

Installation

Measure the old steering rod. Screw in the end of the new steering rod until the previous size is achieved. Lock the steering rod end.

Tighten the tie rod end lock nut to a torque of 45 Nm.

If necessary, degrease the ball joint pin of the steering rod end, as well as the place where it fits in the pivot bearing.

Check the corrugated cover and replace it with a new one if necessary.

Screw the steering rod into the toothed rack and tighten to a torque of 70 Nm.

Put on the corrugated cover and tighten with a new clamp. Make sure that the corrugated cover has no holes.

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.