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 > Final drive mounting: Replace the rubber mounts for the front of the rear axle final drive
suspension
Special tools required:
33 5 200
33 5 206
33 5 166
33 5 163
33 5 162
33 5 161
33 4 466
33 4 465
33 5 105
33 5 164
33 5 165
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove exhaust system .
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT AT FINAL DRIVE .
Position special tool 33 5 200 on workshop jack ...