Honda Bmw 5 Service Manual

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4 Pitman arm height measurement  gauge 
/I (Tool NO. BMW  32 2 140) 
- 
4 Ball  joint  removal tool 
(Tool No.  BMW 31 2 240) 
4 Ignition  lock releasing tool 
(Tool No.  BMW 32 3 
11 0) 
4 Steering column shear bolt Toot socket (E8) 
(Tool  No. BMW  32 3  120) 
4 Camber  setting tool set 
(Tool  No. BMW 32  3  140) 
4 Ring antenna removal tool 
(Tool No.  BMW 
61 3 300)   

I Steerina and Wheel  Alianment 
Steering 
system 
Two types of steering  gear are used in the E39 series  models. 
6-cylinder 
(5251, 528i and 530i) models  are equipped with 
rack  and pinion  steering. The  steering rack is mounted  to 
an  aluminum  subframe. 
V-8 
(540i) models are  equipped with  a recirculating  ball 
and  nut steering  gearbox mounted to a steel subframe. 
At  low speeds,  maximum power assist is provided to  ease 
parking  and city driving.  At high speeds, assist is  reduced...

Steering and Wheel Alignment 
I Rack and r in ion steering 1 Steering  system variations 
I 6-~~linderrnodels (525i,>28i, 530i) / 1. Left tie rod 
2.  Right  tie rod 
3.  Steering rack 
4.  Steering gearbox 
5. idler arm 
6. Center  tie rod 
7. Steering knuckle 
Recirculating  ball and nut steering 
r V-8 models 154Oib   

Steering and Wheel Alignment 
Steering system warnings and cautions 
WARNING - 
The BMW airbag system  is complex.  Special precautions 
must  be observed when servicing the system.  Serious in- 
jury  may  result if system service  is attempted  by persons 
unfamiliar with the  BMW 
airbag system and its  approved 
service procedures.  BMW specifies  that all inspection and 
service should  be 
peiformed by an  authorized BMW deal- 
e,: 
The BMW E39 is equipped with an airbag mounted in 
the steering...

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STEERING WHEEL 
Steering wheel, removal and installation 
WARNING - 
The BMWairbag system (Supplemental Restraint System or 
SRS) is complex. Special precautions must  be observed 
when servicing. Serious injury  may result if 
SRS system  serv- 
ice  is 
attempted by persons  unfamiliar with the BMW SRS 
and its approved service  procedures. BMW specifies that  all 
inspection  andservice  should be preformed by an  authorized 
BMW dealer. 
E39 cars  may come  with...

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Steering and Wheel Alignment 
4 MFL steering wheel: Loosen 2 airbag mounting fasteners 
(Torx T27 or T30) located at rear  of steering  wheel (arrow). 
4 Sport steering  wheel: 
Insert screwdriver through opening  in rear  of steering 
wheel and  push against spring tension  to release 
airbag. 
Repeat procedure on  other side of steering  wheel. 
- Carefully  lift airbag from steering  wheel and disconnect elec- 
trical harnesses  from 
back side of unit.  Refer  to component 
illustrations...

Check for proper  alignment  of steering column  marks (ar- 
row)  before  removing  steering wheel. 
NOTE- 
The steering column  and steering  wheel are  match marked 
at the  factory 
Remove  lower steering column trim panel.  See Steering  col- 
umn  trim,  removing 
and replacing. 
Working underneath steering  column, disconnect  electrical 
harnesses  (A) and 
(B). 
Remove steering  wheel. 
When  reinstalling steering  wheel: 
Align  steering wheel  and column  match 
marks. 
Align steering wheel...

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Steering and Wheel Alignment 
Steering column 
components 
1. Steering lock 
2. Lower steering  shafl 
3. Horizontal  drive motor 
4. Longitudinal adjusting drive 
shafl 
5. Steering  column support 
6. Vertical  adjusting drive  shafl 
7. Vertical drive motor 
8. Lower  support  ring for steering 
angle sensor 
9. Upper  support  ring for steering 
angle  sensor 
10. Steering angle sensor 
11. Upper  steering  shafl 
12. Steering  shafl bearing 
13. Bearing  inner sleeve 
14. Circlip 
15....

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q Pry gently to  detach flexible cover  from upper trim.  Lift  off 
trim. 
< Remove lower  dash trim  panel fasteners (A) and (B). 
Lower  trim panel and disconnect wiring harnesses  on back 
side  of panel. 
Remove  trim panel. 
- Installation is reverse  of removal. 
Ignition  switch ring antenna (EWS), 
removing and installing 
- Remove  upper and lower steering column trim as described 
earlier. 
- Disconnect electrical  harness  plug from  ring antenna. 
- Use flat...

I Steering and Wheel  Alignment 
With  ignition key  in ON position  (60 from  LOCKED): 
- Disconnect ring antenna  harness connector. 
Insert 
BMW special  tool 32 3 110 or a thin piece  of stiff wire 
into opening  (arrow) in lock cylinder. 
Turn  tool forward (clockwise) approximately 90  and  re- 
move lock cylinder. 
* Reinstallation  is reverse  of removal. 
NOTE- 
Using  the valet ley during this procedure will provide  better 
access  to lock  opening. 
Steering column lock, removing and...