32 13 650 Removing And Installing/Replacing Eh Converter For SERVOTRONIC

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove steering gear cover at side
If necessary, remove heat shield.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove EH converter (3).

Installation:

Clean side return orifice with compressed air.

Align EH converter (3) to opening in power steering gear, press by hand into power steering gear up to stop, insert screws (2) and tighten down.

Tightening torque. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Identifying EH Converter And Plug Connection

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .

Version with Dynamic Drive:

If necessary, carry out initial operation for Dynamic Drive . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .