Hi , After reviewing the great write up in the "How To" section "save $2000) on this forum on stripping the EPS steering column I was able to dismantle my steering column and expose the torque sensor. (See picture.)
I am wondering if anyone has managed to remove the holding collar , which would enable the removal of the torque sensor assembly and repair the suspected broken ribbon cable within ? I am thinking the collar can perhaps be pulled off , but the question is how ?????
The brown collar is attached to a 2" long steel sleeve on the steering shaft. If its removed then the torque sensor assembly will slide off.
I am planning to try a puller on this but not sure if it is press fit or glues etc to the shaft ???
Appreciate feedback from anyone who has got this off
[https://imagekit.io/tools/asset-public-link?detail=%7B%22name%22%3A%22Removing%20Z4%20EPS%20Torque%20Sensor%20retaining%20collar.jpg%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22image%2Fjpeg%22%2C%22signedurl_expire%22%3A%222028-04-13T21%3A24%3A06.219Z%22%2C%22signedUrl%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fmedia-hosting.imagekit.io%2F821215319ae942ce%2FRemoving%2520Z4%2520EPS%2520Torque%2520Sensor%2520retaining%2520collar.jpg%3FExpires%3D1839273846%26Key-Pair-Id%3DK2ZIVPTIP2VGHC%26Signature%3DPob50j1NNt-tLl1moOaTY690kYrvurYm2J4wKdTteE3X55iUsuhqzeTO9BPUvGvLWKiU20wxeaZ~p7DQfJ5aGf-wDtacnxDdTsWeMzPE3qpKmVFL~klEkieleuIQKCDjtUDQmJ~4kKMPjN-8CM8hB-N16hI3-xyyBu0Fp8Pt63vEvTW0rMJe58r6R1itPm0iv1PTK2671kqADdmDIDORWiz1wochhvuwkCcQdbPDldri~asUz1x~BArZ4COuFTvr1lvP61TUNxXbJ9R-fLm4tTVKfV28WlzeLwAoXUQx5JjrCHV2FlBA~5I0AOVwHO0q8lTk7qzipWSQG-Fw-AqCmQ__%22%7D]
I am wondering if anyone has managed to remove the holding collar , which would enable the removal of the torque sensor assembly and repair the suspected broken ribbon cable within ? I am thinking the collar can perhaps be pulled off , but the question is how ?????
The brown collar is attached to a 2" long steel sleeve on the steering shaft. If its removed then the torque sensor assembly will slide off.
I am planning to try a puller on this but not sure if it is press fit or glues etc to the shaft ???
Appreciate feedback from anyone who has got this off

[https://imagekit.io/tools/asset-public-link?detail=%7B%22name%22%3A%22Removing%20Z4%20EPS%20Torque%20Sensor%20retaining%20collar.jpg%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22image%2Fjpeg%22%2C%22signedurl_expire%22%3A%222028-04-13T21%3A24%3A06.219Z%22%2C%22signedUrl%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fmedia-hosting.imagekit.io%2F821215319ae942ce%2FRemoving%2520Z4%2520EPS%2520Torque%2520Sensor%2520retaining%2520collar.jpg%3FExpires%3D1839273846%26Key-Pair-Id%3DK2ZIVPTIP2VGHC%26Signature%3DPob50j1NNt-tLl1moOaTY690kYrvurYm2J4wKdTteE3X55iUsuhqzeTO9BPUvGvLWKiU20wxeaZ~p7DQfJ5aGf-wDtacnxDdTsWeMzPE3qpKmVFL~klEkieleuIQKCDjtUDQmJ~4kKMPjN-8CM8hB-N16hI3-xyyBu0Fp8Pt63vEvTW0rMJe58r6R1itPm0iv1PTK2671kqADdmDIDORWiz1wochhvuwkCcQdbPDldri~asUz1x~BArZ4COuFTvr1lvP61TUNxXbJ9R-fLm4tTVKfV28WlzeLwAoXUQx5JjrCHV2FlBA~5I0AOVwHO0q8lTk7qzipWSQG-Fw-AqCmQ__%22%7D]