32 41 253 Removing And Installing / Replacing Fluid Reservoir For Power Steering With Dynamic Drive

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Special tools required:

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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 of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
M54, N52: Remove gaiter with resonator
N62, N62TU: Remove intake filter housing/design cover (left)

Unscrew nuts.

Remove shims.

If necessary, remove bracket (not shown in illustration).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

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

Fig 1: Locating Self-Locking Nuts

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NOTE: If necessary, raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to plug connection and hose clamps.

Disconnect plug connection at level switch.

Remove hose clamps if necessary with special tool 32 1 260 .

Disconnect suction line and radiator return line from fluid reservoir.

Lift out fluid reservoir.

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Reservoir

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Replacement:

Remove level switch . See 32 41... REPLACING LEVEL SWITCH FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE FLUID RESERVOIR .

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