Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for 1 Hatchback (E87) and other BMW models

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Replacement: track rod end – BMW 1 (E87). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #21
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Torx bit T40
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – BMW 1 (E87). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW 1 (E87) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 1 (E87)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
Step 8

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Unscrew the rod end fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.

Step 11

Spread the ears for the pinch bolt on the tie rod end. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a hammer.
Step 12

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 13

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – BMW 1 (E87). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 16

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T40. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 165 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 17

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Tighten the rod end fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – BMW 1 (E87). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW 1 (E87)
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – BMW 1 (E87). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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