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 > Suspension: Springs with suspension
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING
Installation note:
1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
Both coil sp ...