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Steering Links

Author : bmwe34.net Posted on : 03/12/2004
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Steering
Source : http://www.bmwe34.net
 

Please if you love your BMW use Lemforder (OEM) parts only!!!! Else you will change your parts every year...
The steering links in the Bmw E34 is a complex assembly of tie-rods. If part of the links are changed, you should have a wheel alignment. There is no maintenance to the steering links. If a dust boot looses it's grease or is damaged you should replace it or change the part. The only bushing wear is in the Idler arm.


Idler arm
  • Tie-rod puller
  • Ratchet and 17mm socket
  • Two new self locking nut


There is a bushing that can wear in the idler arm. You can buy it and press it on the old arm, but for the difference of price, it is easier to buy a brand new idler arm.

1. Place the front of the car on jacks or use ramps.
2. Unbolt the nut attaching the arm to the centre tie-rod then use a tie-rod puller to press it out.
3. Remove the 17mm mounting bolt to the frame then remove the idler arm.
Installation is reverse of removal.


Centre tie rod
  • Tie-rod puller
  • Ratchet and 17mm socket
  • Four new self locking nuts


1. Place the front of the car on jacks or use ramps.
2. Remove the four 17mm nuts then use the tie-rod puller to remove the centre tie-rod from the pitman arm, idler arm and the two tie-rods.
Installation is reverse of removal.

Tie-rods
  • Tie-rod puller
  • Ratchet and 17mm socket
  • Two new self locking nuts


Front wheels adjustment needed
1. Use a jack to lift the concerned side, secure it with stands.
2. Remove the wheel, loosen the inner and outer 17mm bolts.
3. Use the tie-rod puller to remove both tie-rods then install the new one and tighten the bolts.
It's time for a front wheel alignment.
 

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References

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