Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Steering And Wheel Alignment -- Repair (I01)
- 32 00 Wheel Alignment
- Additional work for camber correction
- General chassis definitions
- General information and definitions
- KDS data statuses
- Notes and specifications on steering gear/steering column/steering shaft replacement following accident damage
- Shifting vehicle into design position
- Shifting vehicle into normal position
- Test conditions for chassis/wheel alignment check
- 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with vehicle load up to design position
- 32 00 155 KDS wheel alignment check with ride height measurement without vehicle load
- 32 00 601 Adjusting toe-in on front axle
- 32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle
- 32 11 Steering Gear Boot
- 32 13 Electric Power Steering Unit
- 32 21 Tie Rods, Tie Rod Ends
- 32 31 Steering Column
- 32 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of steering column shroud
- 32 31 020 Remove and install/replace lower part of steering column shroud
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing/replacing lower part of steering shaft
- 32 31 090 Removing and refitting/replacing steering column
- 32 31 102 Replacing steering shaft sleeve
- 32 31 107 Removing and installing/replacing holder for sleeve of steering shaft
- 32 31 215 Removing and installing/replacing double pivot (universal joint) for steering shaft, bottom
- 32 33 Steering Wheel
- 32 34 Driver's Front Airbag
- 32 41 Clips For Rubber Boot
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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.
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