How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End sDrive23i BMW Z4 E89
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How to change track rod end on BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 20i 2.0, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 28i 2.0, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive23i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive30i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive35i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive35is, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 18 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 20i 2.0, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive30i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive35i … View more

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Replacement: track rod end – BMW Z4 (E89). 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 Z4 (E89). 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 Z4 (E89) – 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
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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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW Z4 (E89)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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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.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use Torx T40. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the rod end fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a hammer.
    Step 11
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    Spread the ears for the pinch bolt on the tie rod end. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 12
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – BMW Z4 (E89). 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.
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