Front Left Tie Rod End, Lemforder - G42 230i/230iX, G20 330i/330iX, G22/G26 430i/430iX

Replacement tie rod ball joint for G42 230i/230iX, G20 330i/330iX, G22/G26 430i/430iX with base/standard steering (not Variable or Sport steering option, 02VL).

Variable Sport steering would have been included with an optional M Sport or Dynamic Handling Package. If your car does not have either of those optional packages you likely don't have Variable steering.

This is the outer tie rod end with the ball joint. While it's technically possible to replace only the outer ball joint it's our experience that the inner sees just as much wear as the outside and they should be replaced together. But if the inner joint is fine, the outer ball joint boot is damaged, or any other reason this is a the OEM replacement. Worn tie rod ball joints will give a loose and disconnected steering feel as well as clunking sounds. Since the tie rods are the only direct link between your steering wheel and the wheels it's crucial to inspect tie rods annually, or more often on track-driven cars. Replace the tie rods if any play or wear is evident.

This is an OEM tie rod ball joint manufactured by Lemforder - the original supplier to BMW for this part, as well as many other suspension and steering parts. As the OEM it meets all of BMW's original design, fitment, and performance requirements and is TUV approved. OEM parts are the best alternative to more expensive Original BMW parts because they are virtually identical without the inflated price tag. This part has a two year warranty.