How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 316ti 1.8 BMW 3 Compact (E46)
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Change BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316ti 1.8 Track Rod End yourself – manuals and video tutorials

How to change track rod end on BMW 3 Compact (E46) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316 ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 325ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 318 ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 320 td, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 318 td, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316 ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316 ti … View more

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Replacement: track rod end – BMW 3 Compact (E46). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #22
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – BMW 3 Compact (E46). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW 3 Compact (E46) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: track rod end – BMW 3 Compact (E46). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    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.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #22.
  10. Step 12
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – BMW 3 Compact (E46). AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  11. Step 13
    Replacing Track Rod End on BMW 3 Compact (E46) 2001 316ti 1.8 by yourself
    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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