32 41 253 Removing and installing / replacing fluid reservoir for power steering with Dynamic Drive / active front steering

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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
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Unscrew nuts.

Remove shims.

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

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Shims And 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.
If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level switch.
Remove hose clamps if necessary with special tool 32 1 260.
Disconnect suction and cooler return lines from fluid reservoir, check and if necessary replace.
Lift out fluid reservoir.

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Reservoir

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove LEVEL SWITCH .

After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
Check pipe connections for leaks

Version with Dynamic Drive:

If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION