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Steering Spindle (Lower) (E38): Removal

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  1. Remove rear splash guard. Remove heat-protection shield from axle support if necessary.
  2. Remove lower trim from instrument panel. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL .
  3. Remove clamping bolt. Press down on steering spindle. See Figure.
  4. Remove clamping bolt. Slide steering spindle off steering gear. Disconnect and remove steering spindle. See Fig 1.
  5. To Install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure steering wheel and steering gear are in straight ahead setting. Determine center position of steering gear by halving the total deviation and aligning on marks. See Fig 2.
  6. Ensure rubber grommet is correctly located in end wall. Clamping screw lies in the locking groove of the steering unit. See Fig 1.
  7. Install clamping screw so that it lies in locating groove in upper steering spindle. See Figure.
  8. Replace self-locking nut and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 1: Removing Steering Spindle
G00175053Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Determining Center Position Of Steering Gear
G00175054Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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