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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 double joint/steering column, the steering column switch
cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

Release clamping screw.

Move steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove
ignition key.

Detach lower steering spindle from steering column and remove
with double joint towards bottom.

Installation:

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering column.

Tightening torque  32 31 1AZ

.

Release clamping screw (1).

Pull steering spindle lower section (2) from double joint.

Installation:

Clean thread to remove all remnants of screw securing adhesive.

Replace clamping screw.

Clamping screw must rest in groove of steering spindle lower
section.

Tightening torque  32 31 1AZ

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RA  Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering spindle

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  07:08

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

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