32 41 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Vane Pump For Power Steering (N62, N62/S)

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system. Seal off pipe connections with plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove front assembly underside protection, refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .
Remove belt pulley, refer to 32 41 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BELT PULLEY ON VANE PUMP FOR POWER STEERING

Release banjo bolt (1) and detach pressure line from vane pump.

Fig 1: Detaching Pressure Line From Vane Pump

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Release hose clamp (2) and detach suction line from vane pump.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque, 32 41 3AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release nut (1) / screw (up to build date 06/2004).

Release bolt (2) and remove vane pump (3) towards bottom.

Fig 2: Removing Vane Pump

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Tightening torque, 32 41 1AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system, refer to 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit
Check pipe connections for leaks