NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work:
Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.
Disconnect plug connection.
Release screw (1) and remove steering wheel.
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:
Before fitting steering wheel on steering column, ensure correct cable routing.
Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.
Replacement:
REPLACING DESIGN COVER FOR SPORT STEERING WHEEL
NOTE: Procedure is described under removing SWITCHES for multifunction steering wheel.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic chassis alignment: Adjusting toe-in on front axle
NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to
simplify the adjustment procedure.
Version with active steering:
Align steering wheel.
Set total steering angle by means of the service function "Carry out initial operation/adjustment for active
steering" ...