BMW part number 32321113716 is a genuine steering column / ignition lock housing fracture bolt (shear bolt) that fits a wide range of classic and late-model 1969–2004 BMW vehicles. Because BMW officially discontinued 32321113716 in May 2004, it has been superseded by part number 32311157967 (which extends compatibility through 2008).
- Classic Sedans & Coupes (E3 / E9): Fits 1969–1976 models including the 2500, 2800, 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0S, and 3.0Si.
- 3 Series (E21 / E30 / E36): Fits 1977–1983 E21 (320i), 1984–1991 E30 (318i, 318is, 325e, 325i, 325is, 325iX, M3), and 1991–1999 E36 (318i, 318is, 318ti, 323i, 325i, 328i, M3).
- 5 Series (E12 / E28 / E34 / E39): Fits 1975–1981 E12 (528i, 530i), 1982–1988 E28 (524td, 528e, 535i, M5), 1989–1995 E34 (525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5), and 1997–2003 E39 models.
- 6 Series (E24): Fits 1977–1989 coupes including the 630CSi, 633CSi, 635CSi, and M6.
- 7 Series (E23 / E32 / E38): Fits 1978–1987 E23 (733i, 735i), 1988–1994 E32 (735i, 735iL, 740i, 740iL
To remove old headless shear bolts from an E10 or E21 steering column, use a sharp center punch and hammer to tap the bolt counter-clockwise, or cut a flat slot into the rounded dome with a Dremel. Because factory torque is relatively low and the bolts rarely seize from rust inside the cabin, they usually spin right out once broken loose.
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