Steering Column: Assembly
- On height adjustable steering column, apply light coat of grease to anti-friction surfaces of bearing block (3) and steering column tube (9). See Fig 1
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- Pre-assemble adjustment lever (4) with dowel pin (2) in lever setting "jammed" to dimension (A) . (A) is .82-.85" (21-21.7 mm). Then slide firmly home to right side. See Fig 1
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- Screw bolt (5) in until it contacts stud (2). Push lever (4) to left. Square shoulder of bolt must engage in outer tube (9). See Fig 1
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- Tighten new nut (1) in "jammed" lever position to torque of 62 Inch lbs. (7 Nm). Check clamping effect.
- To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure.
- On all vehicles, lubricate bearing seat with grease. See Figure
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- Lubricate spring (3) with grease. Recess in collar (2) must point to snap ring (1). See Figure
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- Fit dowel pin in bore. See Figure
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- Tighten shear off screws until heads shear off. See Figure
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- Insert bearing inner sleeve with bevelled end pointing to steering lock. See Fig 2
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- Fit bush (2). Fit snap ring (1) with special tool (32 1 090) and steering wheel retaining screw until it engages in groove of steering spindle. Snap ring (1) can also be mounted using special tool (32 3 070). See Figure
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- Lock headless screws with varnish.
- Guide both holders of upper section into bores. Insert ignition lock ring. See Figure
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- Check for correct position of lock when assembling lower section of casing to upper section. See Figure
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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.