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Steering Spindle Lower Section: Removal

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  1. Move steering gear to straight-ahead position and turn ignition key to "0" position. Remove steering gear cover on both sides.
  2. Remove clamping screw. Remove lower section of steering spindle from power steering gear. See Fig 1.
  3. Working under dash, remove trim panel for pedal assembly. Mark position of universal joint in relation to steering column.
  4. Turn ignition key to "1" position. Turn steering wheel about 45 degrees. Hold securely and release clamping screw (1). See Fig 2.
  5. Turn steering wheel back to straight-ahead position and turn ignition key to "0" position. Remove lower section of steering spindle from steering column.
Fig 1: Removing Lower Section Of Steering Spindle From Power Steering Gear
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Fig 2: Removing Lower Section Of Steering Spindle
G00315152Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.