32 31 070 Removing and installing/replacing steering shaft lower section (N55) (X6 xDrive 35i, X6 sDrive 35i)
IMPORTANT:
If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering gear/steering shaft middle section, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Secure steering wheel from turning!
Secure steering wheel from turning!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Undo clamp bolts (1) and (2).
Push steering shaft (2) together and remove.
Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.
Replace clamping screws.
Connect steering shaft first to steering box and then to steering shaft middle section.
Clamping bolt must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.
No subsequent retorquing permitted!
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .
After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position.
- The airbag indicator light must not light up!
- Check directional stability of car.