DIY: S65 M3 Rod Bearing

jvictormp · 05-30-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Assimilator1

What do you guys mean by a box wrench? Ring spanner or a socket?

lol

Anyway, can't remember for sure what I did, but I do own some torx spanners.

Sorry, I meant box-end wrench.

Assimilator1 · 06-24-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jvictormp

Sorry, I meant box-end wrench.

I still had no idea what you meant

, American term, and I'm a Brit. Googled it, and I see it means a ring spanner

M3Joe · 03-08-2023, 08:40 PM

Struggling to get the steering shaft lined up correctly. There is talk about a "key" on the steering rack shaft but I do not seem to have one. Then I found this laying on the floor:
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I suspect this is the key??? Maybe got caught up in the U-joint link on removal and then fell out trying to reassemble?

Does somebody have a pic on how this is supposed to look?

Thanks,

Joe

jvictormp · 03-09-2023, 04:29 AM

Yes, that's it. I didn't even think it was a separated piece. Unfortunately I won't be at home for days, otherwise I could try to take a picture for you.

Btw, I've done that job three times. The last time, I used a big pry bar (1 meter long) pivoting it with a large screwdriver in order to press the u-joint against the lower joint assy, and I'll definitely do it that way everytime I need to do that job.

M3Joe · 03-09-2023, 11:28 AM

[QUOTE=jvictormp;29917817]Yes, that's it. I didn't even think it was a separated piece.

Thanks for confirming.

I assume the flat vertical portion is oriented with the extended tail toward the rack and not the steering wheel. Looking at the U joint from below, there looks to be two slots in which the flat vertical portion can fit. Does it fit with the key in the bolt side slot or the slot 180° from the bolt?

Thanks,

Joe

jvictormp · 03-09-2023, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Joe

I assume the flat vertical portion is oriented with the extended tail toward the rack and not the steering wheel.

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Joe

Looking at the U joint from below, there looks to be two slots in which the flat vertical portion can fit. Does it fit with the key in the bolt side slot or the slot 180° from the bolt?

Key in the bolt side slot.

nowayout · 03-11-2024, 09:13 PM

SYT_Shadow are you still doing these up in CT? I want to tackle mine but I know I cant do it without hands on help.

SYT_Shadow · 03-12-2024, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nowayout

SYT_Shadow are you still doing these up in CT? I want to tackle mine but I know I cant do it without hands on help.

Every once in a while! Pm if you're interested

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M3Joe New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Struggling to get the steering shaft lined up correctly. There is talk about a "key" on the steering rack shaft but I do not seem to have one. Then I found this laying on the floor: I suspect this is the key??? Maybe got caught up in the U-joint link on removal and then fell out trying to reassemble? Does somebody have a pic on how this is supposed to look? Thanks, Joe Last edited by M3Joe; 03-08-2023 at 08:48 PM..
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jvictormp Captain 881 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Brazil iTrader: (0)	Yes, that's it. I didn't even think it was a separated piece. Unfortunately I won't be at home for days, otherwise I could try to take a picture for you. Btw, I've done that job three times. The last time, I used a big pry bar (1 meter long) pivoting it with a large screwdriver in order to press the u-joint against the lower joint assy, and I'll definitely do it that way everytime I need to do that job. Attached Images Last edited by jvictormp; 03-09-2023 at 04:40 AM..
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M3Joe New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=jvictormp;29917817]Yes, that's it. I didn't even think it was a separated piece. Thanks for confirming. I assume the flat vertical portion is oriented with the extended tail toward the rack and not the steering wheel. Looking at the U joint from below, there looks to be two slots in which the flat vertical portion can fit. Does it fit with the key in the bolt side slot or the slot 180° from the bolt? Thanks, Joe
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nowayout Private 23 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 08 E92 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	SYT_Shadow are you still doing these up in CT? I want to tackle mine but I know I cant do it without hands on help.
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