Genuine BMW Tie Rod Locking Plate - E36 non-M, Z3 non-M (32111136526)

The lock plate prevents the tie rod from backing out of the steering rack. When installed correctly with the "tab" of the lock plate bent over the tie rod, the tie rod cannot rotate backwards and off the rack. Most of the time these cannot be re-used once the tab is bent over so a new lock is recommended with new tie rods or if the tie rod is removed from the car. Sold per lock. A Genuine BMW part.

This is the E36 non-M part number that works on all E36 318i/323is/325i/328i and Z3 1.9/2.3/2.5/2.8/3.0. We generally prefer the M3 lock plate because it's thicker to help prevent the tire from rubbing on the inner fender (see below).