32 31 070 Removing and Installing/Replacing Steering Spindle Lower Section

32 31 070 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering shaft







IMPORTANT:
If the lower section of the steering shaft is separated from the steering box/steering shaft middle section, the steering column switch cluster may be damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Secure steering wheel from turning.







Necessary preliminary work:
M57T2:
- Remove acoustic cover
M57T2 TOP:
- Remove intake port
N52:
- Remove gaiter with resonator
N54/N55:
- Remove charge air duct
N62 (only E70):

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to plug connection on coolant expansion tank and oil reservoir.

- Disconnect vacuum hose for brake servo
- Remove oil reservoir from body and place to one side
- Remove expansion tank from body and place to one side
- Disconnect plug connection on heater water valve, remove water valve from body and place to one side







Release clamping bolts (1).
Push steering shaft (2) together and remove.

Installation note:
Clean screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.

Replace clamping bolts.
Connect steering shaft first to steering box and then to steering shaft middle section.
Clamping bolt must rest in steering box groove or steering shaft middle section.
No subsequent retorquing permitted.
Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ.







After installation:
- Turn steering wheel in both directions to the limit position. The airbag indicator light must not light up in the process.
- Check directional stability of vehicle