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7 RA Removing And Installing_replacing Steering Angle Sensor > < 5 RA Replacing Upper Section Of Steering Spindle
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Removing and installing / replacing lower
section of steering spindle

After installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

Turn steering wheel in both directions to full lock

Note: The airbag warning lamp must not light up in the
process.

Check directional stability of car

Move steering wheel to straight-ahead position.

Lock steering lock -> remove ignition key.

Unscrew and remove splash guard.

Release clamping screw.

Detach flexible disk/double joint from power steering gear.

Installation:

If necessary, move power steering gear to straight-ahead position
- markings on cap (1) and housing (2) must match up.

Replace clamping screw.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ

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Release clamping screw.

Remove lower section of steering spindle with flexible disk/double
joint.

Installation:

Lower section of steering spindle can only be attached in one
position to the steering column.

Replace clamping screw.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ

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RA  Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering spindle

BMW AG - TIS

12.02.2013  17:12

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

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