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32 11 000

Removing and installing/replacing steering
gear

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheels

Remove reinforcement plate

Remove tie rod end on both sides from swivel bearing

Remove lower section of steering spindle from steering gear

Replacement only:

Remove tie rod end at both ends of tie rod

Release nuts and remove screws towards bottom.

Remove steering gear towards front.

Installation:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment

RA  Removing and installing/replacing steering gear

BMW AG - TIS

15.02.2013  15:27

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

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