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Steering Tie Rod Replacement

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Tie rods

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Lift the car on the lift and remove the front wheels to access the mechanics. The necessary tools are a ratchet wrench, a set of open-end wrenches, a puller, and various pliers.

Locate the steering tie rods and proceed with removal by unscrewing all the bolts and extracting the pins from the steering assembly. Use the puller and a punch to remove the bolts from their seats after thoroughly spraying them with penetrating oil. Remove the tie rods from the engine side by unscrewing the retaining nut. Replace the rubber boot and insert the new one into the tie rods using the appropriate inserter.

Reassemble the tie rods and the rest of the mechanics that were previously removed.


Updated on 6 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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