32 41 250 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fluid Reservoir For Power Steering

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Special tools required:

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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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir

Unscrew nuts.

Remove shims.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 41 1AZ.

See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Dynamic Drive Fluid Reservoir Nuts

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NOTE: Raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to plug connection and hose clamps.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level switch.

Unfasten hose clips.

Disconnect suction line and radiator return line from fluid reservoir.

Lift out fluid reservoir.

Installation:

Fit hose clamps with special tool 32 1 260.

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Reservoir

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove level switch . See 32 41... REPLACING LEVEL SWITCH FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE FLUID RESERVOIR .

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
Check pipe connections for leaks

Version with Dynamic Drive:

If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .