32 31 102 Replacing steering spindle sleeve
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower section of steering spindle
Push steering spindle into steering column.
Pop sleeve (1) out of bulkhead, press together and remove.
Installation:
Detach pull-in lug from sleeve and lubricate gap with silicone grease.
Press sleeve together, slide onto steering column, align to opening in bulkhead and insert in bulkhead.
NOTE:
To prevent the sleeve from slipping out and to avoid complaints by the customer about noise, make sure that sealing lip (1) on engine compartment side rests against bulkhead all round and sealing lip (2) in inside the car rests against the damping.
Installation:
CAUTION:
Check installation location.
Marking (1) on sleeve must point to stud (2).
Marking (1) on sleeve must point to stud (2).
After installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment / adjustment for active front steering. See 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove lower section of steering spindle.
After installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering . See 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Pop sleeve (1) out of bulkhead and press together.
Push steering spindle into steering column.
Remove sleeve (1) from steering column.
Installation:
Detach pull-in lug from sleeve and lubricate gap with silicone grease.
Press sleeve together, slide onto steering column, align to opening in bulkhead and insert in bulkhead.
NOTE:
To prevent the sleeve from slipping out and to avoid complaints by the customer about noise, make sure that sealing lip (1) on engine compartment side rests against bulkhead all round and sealing lip (2) in inside the car rests against the damping.