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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Steering And Wheel Alignment / Steering Column / Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve

BMW 7 Series: Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • Remove stiffening plate (all N73/S63 and F12 N63)
  • Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM (only N63/N73/S63)
  • Remove CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CYLINDERS 5-8 (only N63/N73/S63)
  • Remove heat shield on bulkhead (only N63/N73/S63)
  • Release UNIVERSAL JOINT WITH CORRUGATED TUBING on "bottom section of steering shaft"
  • Remove TRIM PANEL for pedal assembly

Release bolts and remove bulkhead cover (1) with gaiter.

Steering Column
Fig. 95: Locating Bulkhead Cover Bolts

Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.

Steering Column
Fig. 96: Pressing Out Sleeve From Bulkhead

Check installation position.

Press sleeve (1) from the engine compartment out into the bulkhead! Latch mechanisms of the sleeve must noticeably engage.

-> To check: Visual inspection in footwell! Spray sealing lip (2) of the sleeve with silicone spray.

Mount bulkhead cover.

Make sure sealing lip is correctly seated.

Steering Column
Fig. 97: Identifying Sleeve And Sealing

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