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2006 BMW M5
Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair
2006 BMW M5SECTION Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair
- Electronic Chassis Alignment
- 00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
- 00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- 00...... Raising vehicle with trolley jack
- 31 00... Front axle + steering: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 31 00... Instructions (damage to suspension)
- 32.... Overview of steering
- 32.... Overview of steering (M model)
- 32.... Overview of steering wheel / casing components / lock cylinder
- 32 00... General chassis and suspension definitions
- 32 00... General information and definitions
- 32 00... Identifying suspension
- 32 00... Information on replacing steering gear after accident damage
- 32 00... Moving vehicle into design position
- 32 00... Moving vehicle into normal position
- 32 00... Performing rim runout compensation
- 32 00... Test conditions for chassis/wheel alignment check
- 32 00... Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on front axle
- 32 00... Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on rear axle
- 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position
- 32 00 155 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with ride-height measurement without load
- 3200... KDS data statuses
- 32 00 610 Adjusting toe-in and camber on front axle
- 32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle
- 33 00... Rear axle: wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work
- 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment
- Mechanical Steering General
- Steering Gear With Servo
- Steering Arms, Tie Rod, Steering Damper
- Steering Column
- 32 31 004 Removing and installing / replacing upper section of steering column trim
- 32 31 010 Removing and installing/replacing front section of steering column cover
- 32 31 020 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering column trim
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering spindle
- 32 31 082 Removing and installing/replacing steering angle sensor
- 32 31 087 Removing and installing/replacing steering column lock
- 32 31 090 Removing and installing/replacing steering column
- 32 31 102 Replacing steering spindle sleeve
- Steering Lock
- Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel For Airbag
- 32 34 030 Removing and installing / replacing airbag unit (sport steering wheel)
- 65 77... Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (vehicles with gateway module, airbag system, up to build date 09/2005)
- 65 77... Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (central airbag control unit, airbag system)
- 72 00... Safety regulations for handling components with gas generators
- 72 12... Procedure after airbag deployment as result of an accident
- Pump And Oil Supply
- 32 41... Instructions for removing and installing ear clips
- 32 41... Instructions for using special tool 32 4 000 (device for checking pump pressure on hydraulic steering)
- 32 41... Notes on hydraulic line with quick-connect coupling
- 32 41 009 Checking operation of power steering vane pump (M model)
- 32 41 060 Removing and installing/replacing vane pump for power steering (S85)
- 32 41 100 Removing and installing/replacing belt pulley on vane pump for power steering
- 32 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing fluid reservoir for power steering
- 32 41 312 Replacing suction line with cooler return line for power steering (S85)
- 32 41 332 Replacing pressure line for power steering (S85)
- 32 41 351 Replacing return line for power steering (S85)
- Troubleshooting
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.