A while ago I was using a pickle fork to remove the left tie rod and I just smashed the boot open, now the ball joint is gone and it makes a clucking noise everywhere I go. So I need a tie rod end for the left hand side of the car, which one? Left handed thread or right handed thread. I can't remember now, I looked under the car a long time ago, it may have been left handed but I'm unsure.
Cheers
Kristian
If you are not sure if may have to replace the tie rod assembly which has both ends. Because when you install you can do either way.
Einbauseite/installation side:außen /outer
Einbauseite:Vorderachse links/ front axle left
Einbauseite:Vorderachse rechts /front axle right
Gewindemaß 14x1,5
Gewinde: mit Rechtsgewinde = right handed thread
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Einbauseite/installation side:innen/inner
Einbauseite:Vorderachse links/front axle left
Einbauseite:Vorderachse rechts/front axle right
Gewindemaß 14x1,5
Gewinde: mit Linksgewinde/left hand thread
I made the same mistake and ordered only one side, now I just ordered the other ones and have in total 4 of each soon. ;)
If you need one or 2, let me know, 4 are from Meyle, the other 4 from FEBI Bilstein.
The right hand ones are from Febi/Bilstein. These are still in the mail from Germany, the Meyle ones I have on stock here respect. in the warehouse outside town.
ahhh sorry guys, I did say the left tie rod and there are two ends on the tie rod. i don't know how I missed that. sorry about that. I should have said the left hand side and the outer balljoint which is next to the wheel. that is the one I smashed a while ago.
From erichs information I guess it's a right handed thread
Einbauseite/installation side:außen /outer
Einbauseite:Vorderachse links/ front axle left
thanks for the offer Erich but I think I will get the parts from BMA in the usa with some other parts also.
can anyone else comment that I'm right with the right handed thread?
cheers
so I bought a tie rod end (right handed), took off the old one on my car and wtf I need a left handed tie rod end, anyone got one for sale? :(
better post the part number, that thing is quite confusing, ask me why I know ;-)
okay I purchased 3221135820 - right handed thread
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...32&fg=25&hl=26
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