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2018 BMW 740i
Steering And Wheel Alignment -- Repair (G12)
2018 BMW 740iSECTION Steering And Wheel Alignment -- Repair (G12)
- 32 00 Steering, Measurement
- General chassis definitions (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- General information and definitions (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- KDS data statuses (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Notes on replacement of steering gear/steering column/steering shaft following accident damage (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Preliminary work before wheel alignment (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Shifting vehicle into normal position (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Shifting vehicle into design position (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Removing the wheel alignment equipment (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Measuring vehicle ride height (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Moving the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position (center position) (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Check the straight-ahead driving position of the steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Checking the camber (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Procedure for toe and camber adjustment in design position (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Procedure for adjusting toe/camber for ride-height-dependent measurement (unloaded) (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 00 150 Kinematics Diagnosis System wheel alignment with vehicle load up to design position (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 00 155 Kinematics Diagnosis System wheel alignment with ride height measurement without loading the vehicle (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 00 601 Adjusting toe-in on front axle (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 00 602 Adjust camber on front axle (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle (Eccentric screws already replaced) (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 00 621 Adjusting rear axle and replacing with eccentric screws (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- Adjusting the front radar sensor (FRS) (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 11 Steering Gear, Mechanical
- 32 11 100 Replacing bellows for the left or right steering gear (740i 2016-2022, 750i 2016-2019)
- 32 11 100 Replacing bellows for the left or right steering gear (740i xDrive 2017-2022, 740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022, M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 11 100 Replacing bellows for the left or right steering gear (750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 32 13 Steering Gear With Servo Device
- 32 13 572 Replace electrical steering box (EPS) (After vehicle diagnosis) (740i 2016-2022, 750i 2016-2019)
- 32 13 905 Commissioning of electromechanical steering gear (EPS)/initialization (after vehicle diagnosis) (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 13 572 Replace electrical steering box (EPS) (After vehicle diagnosis) (740i xDrive 2017-2022, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 32 13 572 Replace electrical steering box (EPS) (After vehicle diagnosis) (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 32 13 572 Replace electrical steering box (EPS) (After vehicle diagnosis) (750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 32 13 572 Replace electrical steering box (EPS) (After vehicle diagnosis) (M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 21 Steering Column Stalk, Tie Rod, Steering Damper
- 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod end (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod (740i 2016-2022, 750i 2016-2019)
- 32 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod (740i xDrive 2017-2022, 740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022, M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod (750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 32 31 Steering Column
- 32 31 004 Removing and installing/replacing steering column shroud upper section (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 31 020 Remove and install/replace lower part of steering column shroud (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing/replacing lower part of steering shaft (740i 2016-2022, 750i 2016-2019)
- 32 31 104 Replacing steering shaft seal (740i 2016-2022)
- 32 31 211 Replacing universal joint for lower part of steering shaft (740i 2016-2022, 750i 2016-2019)
- 32 31 594 Replace electrically operable steering columns (After vehicle diagnosis) (including 3231910) (740i 2016-2022, 740i xDrive 2017-2022, 740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022, 750i 2016-2019, M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 31 599 Replacing the control unit for electric steering column adjustment (after vehicle diagnosis) (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing/replacing lower part of steering shaft (740i xDrive 2017-2022, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 32 31 104 Replacing steering shaft seal (740i xDrive 2017-2022, 740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 32 31 211 Replacing universal joint for lower part of steering shaft (740i xDrive 2017-2022, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing/replacing lower part of steering shaft (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 32 31 104 Replacing steering shaft seal (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 32 31 211 Replacing universal joint for lower part of steering shaft (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 32 31 104 Replacing steering shaft seal (750i 2016-2019)
- 32 31 211 Replacing universal joint for lower part of steering shaft (750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 32 31 594 Replace electrically operable steering columns (After vehicle diagnosis) (750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing/replacing lower part of steering shaft (M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 31 104 Replacing steering shaft seal (M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 31 211 Replacing universal joint for lower part of steering shaft (M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 32 33 Steering Wheel
- 32 33 001 Removing and installing the steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 33 005 Replace steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 33 010 Removing and installing the sports steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 33 015 Replacing the sports steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 33 016 Removing and installing/replacing the cover for the sports steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 33 020 Replacing the M Sport steering wheel (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 32 34 Airbag And Steering Wheel For Airbag
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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.