How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 2.0d BMW X3 E83
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How to change track rod end on BMW X3 E83 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X3 (E83) xDrive20d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i xDrive, BMW X3 (E83) 2.5i, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d, BMW X3 (E83) 2.0d, BMW X3 (E83) 2.0i, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 si, BMW X3 (E83) 2.5si, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0sd, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 i, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive20d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d, BMW X3 (E83) 2.5i, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0i, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 si, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Replacement: track rod end – BMW X3 E83. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #21
Combination spanner #24
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Hammer
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: track rod end – BMW X3 E83. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – BMW X3 E83. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW X3 E83
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #24. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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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.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. 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 #21.
  10. Step 12
    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Treat the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use copper grease.
  11. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – BMW X3 E83. 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.
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