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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BMW 7 Series: Replacing Steering Shaft Sleeve

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