Tie Rod Assembly Left
Direct replacement tie rod assembly
Your BMW's tie rod assemblies consists of two parts; the inner tie rod that connects to the steering rack and the outer tie rod which attaches to the steering knuckle. We see high mileage tie rod assemblies develop play on the inner ball joint as well as the tie rod end ball joint. Play in these assemblies results in vague steering feel and play in the steering as well. We typically recommend replacing the tie rod assemblies as a whole instead of replacing the individual components.
Steering Tie Rod Assembly
The tie rods of your vehicle play a critical role as they're the link between the power steering rack and pinion and the wheel spindle. Tie rod ends contain ball joints that tend to wear out over time due to constant wear and tear. When the ball joints within the tie rod wear out, it allows for play within the wheels which can throw off your alignment and cause uneven tire wear. Its always encouraged to check your tie rod ends for play as well as tires for uneven wear at every service interval. When replacing worn tie rod ends its always recommend to replace them in pairs as well as to perform an alignment.
Fits These Cars
| MAKE | MODEL | SUBMODEL | ENGINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | E46 | 323Ci | M52 2.5L |
| BMW | E46 | 323i | M52 2.5L |
| BMW | E46 | 325Ci | M54 2.5L |
| BMW | E46 | 325i | M54 2.5L |
| BMW | E46 | 328Ci | M52 2.8L |
| BMW | E46 | 328i | M52 2.8L |
| BMW | E46 | 330Ci | M54 3.0L |
| BMW | E46 | 330i | M54 3.0L |
| BMW | Z4 | 2.5i | M54 2.5L |
| BMW | Z4 | 3.0i | M54 3.0L |
| BMW | Z4 | 3.0i | N52 3.0L |
| BMW | Z4 | 3.0Si | N52 3.0L |