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.
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Fig. 95: Locating Bulkhead Cover Bolts
Press in latch mechanism from the footwell and press out sleeve (1) from the bulkhead.
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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.
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Fig. 97: Identifying Sleeve And Sealing
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