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Steering Spindle: Removal

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  1. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL  .
  2. On models without flexible coupling, remove clamping screws on steering spindle (top) and on steering gear. Slide steering spindle together and remove. See Fig 1 .
  3. On models without flexible coupling (except US models), remove clamping screws from universal joint and flexible coupling. Slide flexible coupling downwards. Pull steering spindle upwards out of flexible coupling and remove. See Fig 2 .
  4. On models with flexible coupling, US models with corrugated pipes, remove clamping screws from universal joint and flexible coupling. Slide flexible coupling downwards. Pull steering spindle upwards out of flexible coupling and remove. For 4 corrugated pipes see Fig 3 . For 8 corrugated pipes see Fig 4 .
  5. On all models, to install, reverse removal procedure. Set steering gear to straight ahead position. For 4 corrugated pipes, install steering spindle with screw (1) horizontal and installed underneath. For all others, Install steering spindle installing screw (1) vertically on engine end. On steering spindle without flexible coupling see Fig 1 . On steering spindle without flexible coupling except US models see Fig 2 . On steering spindle with flexible coupling, US models with 4 corrugated pipes, see Fig 3 . For 8 corrugated pipes see Fig 4 .
  6. Fit flexible coupling with short flange facing steering gear with right edge (2), viewed in direction of travel, of flexible coupling aligned with mark on steering gear. Slot then points vertically downwards. The edge of the lower joint must align with the marking on the steering gear. See Fig 5 .
  7. Ensure bolts engage in locking grooves of steering spindle (top) and steering gear spindle. Replace self-locking nuts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Removing Steering Spindle Without Flexible Coupling
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Fig 2: Removing Steering Spindle With Flexible Coupling (Non US)
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Fig 3: Removing Steering Spindle (US Model, 4 Corrugated Pipes)
G00173911Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Removing Steering Spindle (US Model, 8 Corrugated Pipes)
G00173912Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Aligning Steering Gear
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