08-02-2022, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by X5chemist
How hard is it to replace the tie rod assembly? The subframe is back on. I left tie rods off my list. With a dealer alignment coming up, the tie rods should be replaced to finish the X5 lifetime. If difficult, at least the outer rods can be replaced.
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One of the easiest suspension repairs there is. As long as you have a wrench big enough to get around the inner tie rod, it's easy. I usually use a big plumbers wrench. Never had the ball joint on the outer seize in the knuckle though... so that could slow you down slightly. Nothing a persuasive hit from the BFH or blue tipped wrench wouldn't cure though.
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