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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: stillmatick on October 18, 2011, 06:00:21 PM

Title: steering guibo
Post by: stillmatick on October 18, 2011, 06:00:21 PM

Can I replace guibo without dropping the whole steering system inside the car? my car is a 1991 e30 318is.
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Title: steering guibo
Post by: DesktopDave on October 18, 2011, 08:28:06 PM

Yep.  Loosen the adjuster nut on the steering wheel & pull the whole shaft out.

It's right in the middle of Part #1 on this diagram. (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AJ93&mospid=47318&btnr=32_0480&hg=32&fg=30)  Sometimes that coupler is practically welded onto the steering shaft.

Title: steering guibo
Post by: visionracingdevelopments on February 20, 2012, 12:53:46 PM

It may be worth fitting an aluminium or polly upgraded replacement. You'll never have to change it again and it will add some response to the steering.