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Steering Column: Disassembly

  1. Remove steering column. See STEERING COLUMN  .
  2. Remove screws and pull off clip. See Figure .
  3. Pull lower section of steering column casing off upper section. See Figure .
  4. Remove screw and pull off clip. Press retaining hook and pull off switch. See Figure .
  5. Unscrew grounding cable. Remove both headless screws and take off starter switch. See Figure .
  6. Lift out snap ring (1) and take off with sleeve (2). See Figure .
  7. Lift out and remove steering spindle bearing. Take out bearing inner sleeve. See Figure .
  8. Remove shear-off screws. See Figure .
  9. Turn steering lock to position "R". Press down on steering spindle and take off steering lock. See Figure .
  10. Lower steering spindle bearing. Lift out snap ring (1). Take off collar (2), spring (3) and support ring (4). Remove steering spindle. See Fig 1 .
    11. NOTE: Plug steering spindle bore with plastic cap.
  11. Knock lower steering spindle bearing out of outer tube. See Fig 2 .
  12. Remove outer tube of height adjustable steering column by knocking lock washer (6) out in downwards direction. Unscrew nut (1), press lever (4) in direction of bolt (5) and unscrew bolt (5). Unscrew stud. See Fig 3 .
Fig 1: Removing Steering Spindle
G00173933Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Knocking Out Steering Spindle Bearing
G00173934Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Removing Outer Tube Of Height Adjustable Steering Column
G00173935Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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