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Removing and installing / replacing lower
section of steering spindle

Important!

If the lower section of the steering spindle is separated from
the steering gear/steering column, the steering column switch
cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move steering column in "top" and "extended" position

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly

Secure upper section of steering spindle in footwell (can be

pushed into steering column)

N52: Remove intake filter housing with intake hose to intake

manifold/system

N54: remove sound generator

E88 with N43, N46: Remove intake filter housing

Release clamping screw.

Installation:

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering column.

No kinking permitted!

Tightening torque  32 31 1AZ

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Release clamping screw.

Return steering to straight-ahead drive setting and remove ignition
key.

Detach lower section of steering spindle from steering gear.

Installation:

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering gear.

No kinking permitted!

RA  Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering spindle

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  05:14

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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