37 13... Removing and installing/replacing pressure lines (front) for oscillating motor/front axle

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT WHEELS .
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Remove STEERING GEAR COVER AT TOP RIGHT .
Remove RADIATOR AIR DUCT .
Remove both brake air ducts with holder
Remove fan cowl
Remove heat exchanger from front axle carrier and tie up

Remove radiator box from engine carrier, extend out, press upwards and support with workshop jack.

Installation:

Check rubber mounting of radiator box for correct seating.

Fig 1: Supporting Radiator Box Using Workshop Jack

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
First adjust minimum distance (A) = 3 mm between pressure line (1) and oscillating motor (2).
→ M57T0p/ N52/ N54/ N62:
Then adjust pressure line (3) with minimum distance (B) = 8 mm to pressure line (1).
→ N63/ S63:
Then adjust pressure line (3) with minimum distance (B) = 5 mm to pressure line (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Control Line And Swivel Motor

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Mark installation position of pressure lines to oscillating motor.

Release banjo bolts (1) and remove pressure lines (2) from oscillating motor.

Seal pressure lines (2) and connections of oscillating motor with suitable sealing plugs.

Installation:

Carry over identification to new component.

Pressure lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters on the oscillating motor connection.

Tightening torque 37 14 18AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Control Lines And Banjo Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 20AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Line Mounting Screws

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IMPORTANT: To remove the risk of mix-up after removal of the pressure lines at the holders, observe the following:

Holder, direction of travel, left: Stud bolt (1) arranged virtually centrally on the holder.
Holder, direction of travel, right: Stud bolt (1) arranged off-centre to the front of the holder.

Fig 5: Identifying Alignment Position Of Control Line Holders With Tabs
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Align holders as pictured by way of additional lugs (2); both lugs point in direction of travel to right.

If necessary, remove line holder (1).

Installation:

Check seating of line holder, correct if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying Line Holder

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Release screw (1) and unclip holder lower section (2) with decoupler.

Installation:

Replace damaged lower section.

Tightening torque 37 14 25AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Line Holder Lower Section And Screw

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Release screw (1) and unclip holder lower section (2) with decoupler.

Installation:

Replace damaged lower section.

Tightening torque 37 14 25AZ .

Fig 8: Identifying Line Holder Lower Section And Screw

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For vehicles with production date up to 10/2008:

Release banjo bolts (1).

Seal pressure lines with suitable sealing plugs.

Remove pressure lines.

Installation:

Pressure lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters.

Hydraulic lines are not permitted to contact each other or adjoining components.

Tightening torque 37 14 15AZ .

Fig 9: Identifying Banjo Bolts

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For vehicles with production date from 10/2008:

Release screws (1) and (2) of block screw connections.

Seal pressure lines with suitable sealing plugs.

Remove pressure lines.

Tightening torque 37 14 27AZ .

Fig 10: Identifying Pressure Line Mounting Screws

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After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check pipe connections for leaks.
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .