32 41 331 Replacing Pressure Line For Power Steering (From Vane Pump To Cutting Line) (N62)
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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!
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
- Remove right front wheel
- Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .
- Remove steering gear cover at top right . See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP RIGHT STEERING GEAR COVER .
Release banjo bolt (1) and detach pressure line (2) from vane pump.
Installation:
Align pressure line connection by way of flattened sides vertically to front axle carrier.
Tightening torque 32 41 4AZ.
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