BMW Tie rod end replacement

Get quotes for your BMW from specialists near you

Otto
cancel
usp australia

Australia's #1 booking site for car services & car repairs

usp heart

Book now, pay later Interest-free payments

usp transparent fees

Transparent prices no surprises

  1. AutoGuru
  2. Repairs
  3. BMW
  4. Tie Rod End Replacement
Buy now, pay later banners

*Available at select service providers. T&Cs apply.

BMW Tie rod end replacement

What Are the Signs That BMW Tie Rod End Needs to Be Replaced?

Your BMW will typically have outer and inner tie rod ends as part of the steering system on each side of your car. They are rods with ball joints on each end and they attach to the steering rack on the inner side and to the steering knuckle on the outer side, behind the wheel.

Tie rod ends are responsible for keeping the front end and suspension firm on your BMW. When tie rod ends fail, you may notice the steering feels loose.

Tie rod ends can wear out over time, this is usually due to the protective rubber covering getting damaged, which allows dirt and moisture to get in. Because of this, you can’t determine when they may break down. Regular servicing and inspections will help to pick up a failing tie rod end on your BMW.

Symptoms your BMW tie rod end may be failing:

  • Wheel alignment is out
  • Vibration or shaking through the steering wheel
  • Uneven or extreme tyre edge wear
  • Steering feels loose
  • BMW pulls to one side of the road
  • Knocking or clunking noise
  • Road wandering

If you continue to drive with a faulty tie rod end, you do run the risk of increased tyre wear and unaligned steering. This can create driver discomfort from road wandering and vibration through the steering wheel.

Worst case scenario would be for the tie rod end to break completely. This would mean no steering, potentially putting you in a very dangerous position.

When your BMW needs new tie rod ends, turn to AutoGuru to book the best local mechanic for the job. 

BMW Models

New Repairer? Join us Member Login

AutoGuru acknowledges and pays respects to the people of the Yugambeh language region of the Gold Coast where we are based and all their descendants both past and present. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of the land in which our network of auto service providers operate.