32 41 332 Replacing Pressure Line For Power Steering (From Cutting Line To Steering Gear) (N62)
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WARNING:
Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down. See 51 71 505 MOUNT SECURING FIXTURE FOR VEHICLE ON LIFTING PLATFORM .
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down. See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52) .
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down. See 51 71 505 MOUNT SECURING FIXTURE FOR VEHICLE ON LIFTING PLATFORM .
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down. See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N52) .
WARNING:
Danger of poisoning
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and 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.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Lower front axle support . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (SPECIAL TOOL SWZ00-2040) or 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .
Release banjo bolt (1) and remove pressure line (2) from power steering gear.
Installation:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ.
See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Expose pressure line up to cutting line on front axle carrier.
Release nut (1) and remove pressure line (2).
Installation:
Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ.
See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
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
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering . See 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING and 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .