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Removal (Non 4WD)

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  1. Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank and do not re-use.
  2. If necessary, remove front wheels. See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
  3. Unscrew and remove splash guard. See 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER (FROM 10/01)
  4. If replacing power steering gear, determine measurement (A) on left and right to make wheel alignment easier. Grip steering tie rod and release clamping nut. Screw off tie rod by turning tie rod. See Fig 2.
  5. If not replacing power steering gear, release nut and remove tie rod on left and right with special tool (32 3 090). See Fig 3.
  6. Release banjo bolts. See Fig 4.
  7. Remove clamping screw and force disk joint off steering gear.
  8. Unscrew bolts and take off steering gear in forward direction. See Fig 5.
Fig 1: Locating Steering Spindle Lower Section Components
G00175176Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Measuring Tie Rod
G00183217Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Using Special Tool (32 3 090)
G00155794Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Releasing Banjo Bolts
G00157875Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Bolts
G00183216Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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