32 13 060 Removing and installing power steering gear

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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.

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system, refer to 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check, refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD or 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
Remove front wheels, refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
Remove underbody protective plate, refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove reinforcement plate, refer to FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
As shown in illustration, support front axle support with special tool 00 2 030 in conjunction with special tool 31 2 220 and a block of wood. Detach front axle support from engine carrier and carefully lower by approx. 90 to 100 mm.

Fig 1: Supporting Front Axle Support
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NOTE: Steering gear remains bolted to front axle support. Return hose of steering gear must not be overstretched when front axle support is lowered.
Remove tie rod end on both sides from swivel bearing. See 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
Remove double joint from power steering gear, refer to 32 31 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING SPINDLE and 32 31 215 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOUBLE JOINT FOR LOWER STEERING SPINDLE

Unfasten screws.

Fig 2: Removing Screws

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Installation:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque, 32 00 1AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Check distance between engine carrier and stem of double joint! Refer to 32 13... CHECKING DISTANCE BETWEEN ENGINE CARRIER AND STEM OF DOUBLE JOINT/INSTALLING POWER STEERING GEAR STRAIGHTENED .

Support front axle carrier with workshop jack.

Fig 3: Removing Left And Right Bolts

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Unscrew left and right bolts.

Lower workshop jack.

Installation:

Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Helicoil thread inserts.

Tightening torque, 31 10 1 AZ. Refer to FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 (4.4I) N62 .

If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear. Release banjo bolts.

Version with Servotronic: Disconnect plug connection on Servotronic converter.

Disconnect hydraulic lines from power steering gear.

If necessary, remove hydraulic lines with bracket from power steering gear/front axle carrier.

Remove power steering gear to left side.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings (D).

Fig 4: Replacing Sealing Rings

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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 .