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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 77 (STEERING COLUMN)OVERHAULSTEERING COLUMNASSEMBLY

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

Steering Column: Assembly

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Assembly

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To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure.
Press contact ring out of new bearing. Drive in new bearing with special tools (32 1 150) and (00 5 500). Press contact ring for horn ground back into bearing. See Fig 1 .
Insert pivot mounting in steering column tube. Both hooks (1) must snap into place in recess of link (2) in steering column tube. See Figure .
Fit spring (3) and end collar (2). Recess of collar ring (2) must point to snap ring (1). Install snap ring (1) with special tool (32 3 071/072). See Fig 2 .
Bring ELV (2) into contact with steering column tube. Tighten shear off screws until heads shear off. See Figure .
Insert bearing inner sleeve with bevelled end pointing to steering lock. See Figure .
Fit sleeve (1). Attach snap ring (2) with special tool (32 1 090) and steering wheel retaining screw (3) until it snaps into place in groove of steering spindle. See Figure .
Ensure pin of pivot mounting (1) rests in square section (2) of steering angle sensor. See Figure .

Fig 1: Installing Bearing

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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.