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 > Front axle: Synchronising key
Synchronising key AM
NOTE: For wheel bearing race, outer
Synchronising key AM
NOTE: (Thrust piece) For removing
Synchronising key Mechanical tool
NOTE:
For pressing the rubber mount out of the connecting pipe on the engine
support
Storage Location
Y10
SI number
01 04 86 (566)
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