Inner tie rod removal?

acarpenter86 · 02-28-2024, 05:55 PM

Do you need any special tools to unscrew the inner tie rods? I tried to bust loose the inner/outer connection in preparation for an alignment and it wasn't happening so I am going to replace both. If I cut the inner rod at the end and slide the boot off, can I use standard tools to undo the inner? Thanks!

acarpenter86 · 03-02-2024, 11:28 AM

So, excuse my lazy question. I was trying to plan out needed tools but not near the car.

ANSWER-
On the f10 (xDrive 2011) you DO NOT necessarily need any special tools. The subframe placement allows a “big crescent” to clear and remove/install inner tie rods. Get ‘em changed!

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acarpenter86 Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi e92, 2011 335xi e90 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	So, excuse my lazy question. I was trying to plan out needed tools but not near the car. ANSWER- On the f10 (xDrive 2011) you DO NOT necessarily need any special tools. The subframe placement allows a “big crescent” to clear and remove/install inner tie rods. Get ‘em changed!
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