I am planning to do the 4 spoke to 3 spoke steering wheel swap on my 98. I purchased a 3 spoke wheel with the proper single stage airbag and clock spring already.
Will I need any other parts for this?
What should the bolt be torqued down to after the wheel is swapped?
Is there any advice for doing this from someone who might have already?
Thanks.
1998 Z3 1.9L Dinan Stage 3.
Disconnect the battery before you begin. Torque bolt to 63nm.(46 ft/lbs).
Its a very straightforward swap. Should not take more than 15-20 min.
Last edited by TexaZ3; 03-25-2019 at 04:55 PM.
E36/8 2000 M Coupe Cosmos Black/Black
Shark, Conforti CAI, B&B Exhaust, H&R, Bilstein, AKG Subframe/Diff, UUC TME Red/Caps, Swapped Front Hats, Ice>Link.
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10 Wheel.jpgI upgraded to a 3 spoke wheel earlier this year. Like they previous poster stated its a 15 minute job. You could have reused the clock spring from the 4 spoke wheel as they are the same. Here is a write up on the job. If you don't have a torque wrench, just get it good and tight.
Easiest swap ever. I just marked the splines with a Sharpie before removal to make sure I got lined up again. If you somehow mess up, it's ONE bolt. Fitting the wheel takes less time than bolting the airbag back on.
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Last edited by s8ilver; 03-26-2019 at 11:30 AM.
Nathan in Denver
1999 M Roadster, VFE V3 S/C, Randy Forbes Reinforced, Hardtop, H&R/Bilstein, Apex PS-7, Supersprint
1999 Z3 2.8 Coupe, Headers, 3.46, Manual Swap, H&R/Koni, M Geometry/Brakes, M54B30 Manifold, Style 42
Thanks. I plan to tackle this as soon as I get the car out of storage. Good to hear it is relatively easy
1998 Z3 1.9L Dinan Stage 3.
Ok. I’ll play devils advocate. Do we know who makes the airbag for these replacement wheels ? I hope you’re not getting someone’s takata reject.
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