32 31 102 Replacing Steering Spindle Sleeve

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Do not kink floor panelling under any circumstances!

After installation:

Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove lower section of steering spindle . See 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
Remove accelerator pedal module . See 35 40 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this task is shown with the sleeve removed.

Lever bearing bushing (1) out of sleeve (2) with plastic wedge or screwdriver.

Remove bearing bushing (1) from sleeve (2).

Pop sleeve (2) out of bulkhead and pull out from inside.

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Bushing From Sleeve

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Installation sequence:

Lubricate sleeve from outside with silicone grease and insert (without bearing bushing) from vehicle interior.

NOTE: Arrow (1) must point vertically downwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Arrow

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Engage sleeve in bulkhead with tabs.

NOTE: Make sure sleeve is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Engaging Sleeve In Bulkhead With Tabs

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, this task is shown with the sleeve removed.

Lubricate bushing (1) with silicone grease and press into sleeve (2) from car interior.

Fig 4: Pressing Bushing Into Sleeve

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