32 31 102 Replacing steering spindle sleeve
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove lower section of steering spindle. Refer to 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE .
- Remove accelerator pedal module. Refer to 35 40 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .
Remove sleeve (1) from bulkhead.
Installation:
Coat sleeve from outside with silicone grease and insert from passenger compartment. Arrow (1) on sleeve must point horizontally to left.
Check seating of sleeve in bulkhead, correct if necessary.
After Installation:
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. Refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING and 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .