Car steering BMW 3 Series E46

Tightening torques for connections, Nm
Steering Lateral acceleration sensor - 8 Power steering pump mounting bolts - 22 Bolts securing the power steering pump to the water pump (n42 engine) — 32...

General information
The steering column is connected to the steering gear via an intermediate shaft with a cardan joint. The steering gear is mounted on the front subframe and is...

Steering wheel — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the airbag unit from the steering wheel ( see chapter 12, paragraph 25 ). 2. Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position and lock the...

Steering column — removal, inspection and installation
Note: You will need new steering column shear bolts and a new intermediate shaft clamp pinch bolt and nut for installation. Removal 1. Disconnect the cable...

Ignition Switch/Steering Column Lock — Removal and Installation
Steering column lock 1. To replace the lock, you need to disassemble the steering column. This work requires special tools, so it is better to do it at a...

Intermediate shaft of the steering column — removal and installation
Note: You will need a new intermediate shaft tie rod bolt and nut for installation. Removal 1. Place chocks under the rear wheels and apply the parking brake....

Steering gear — removal, repair and installation
Note: When installing, you will need new tie rod end joint nuts, steering gear mounting nuts, intermediate shaft tie rod bolt and line fitting sealing washers....

Power Steering Pump — Removal and Installation
Note: You will need new sealing washers for the hydraulic hose fittings during installation. Removal 1. Chock the rear wheels and apply the parking brake....

Hydraulic Steering System — Bleed
1. With the engine stopped, fill the power steering fluid reservoir with the recommended fluid. 2. With the engine running, slowly turn the steering wheel from...

Steering rack covers — replacement
1. Disconnect the steering rod joint from the steering knuckle (see paragraph 25). Loosen the mounting screws and remove the engine crankcase guard. 2....

Tie Rod End — Removal and Installation
Note: You will need a new hinge nut for installation. Removal 1. Place chocks under the rear wheels and apply the parking brake. Raise the front of the vehicle...

Steering rod — replacement
1. Remove the steering rod boot (see paragraph 24). 2. Unscrew the steering rod from the rack. 3. Install the new plate onto the rack. Make sure that the tabs...

Dynamic Stability System — Basic Information and Component Replacement
Basic information 1. The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system is fitted to all models with 6-cylinder engines and is optional on all other models. This...

Wheel alignment angles — basic information
Definitions 1. The suspension and steering setup is characterized by four geometric parameters. All angle values are expressed in degrees (wheel alignment can...

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