NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
Move wheels/sports steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Unfasten plug connection.
Release screw (1) and remove sports steering wheel.
Installation note: Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.
NOTE: There are clock springs installed with and without a mechanical anti-twist lock.
Clock spring without mechanical anti-twist lock: (recognizable at the inspection glass for the mark of the neutral position)
Installation note:
Version with steering wheel heating: Before fitting sports steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align sports steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Spring strut: Replacing front left or right spring strut (edc)
Special tools required:
31 3 340
31 3 341
31 3 355
33 0 040
31 0 040
WARNING:
Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340 , it is essential to read the associated
operating instructions fully!
All the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Handbook
must be st ...