Steering Rack (RWD) (RHD) - Remove and Replace: Install

Position the new steering gear assembly onto the front subframe for installation.

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Loosely install the inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to front subframe.
NOTE: 2x bolts, 18mm, 75 Nm. Torque at a later step.

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Install the outer bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe. For older M3 vehicles with 13 mm bolts:
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)

For newer M3 vehicles with 15 mm bolts:

47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 11 in extension
or:
- 15 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 11 in extension
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Torque the inner bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe.
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
- 6 in extension
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Install the front subframe and other components removed during subframe removal. See the Install section in SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY - FRONT (RWD) - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension .