32 41 061 Replacing Power Steering Vane Pump

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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 pipe connections with plugs.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove vane pump. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING (N62, N62TU) , REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N62, N62TU) , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VANE PUMP FOR POWER STEERING (N62, N62TU) .

Release screws (1).

Remove belt pulley (2).

Tightening torque: 32 41 14AZ . See PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY for specs.

Installation:

Lettering on belt pulley (2) points forwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Pulley And Screws

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After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION