Removing And Installing / Replacing Pressure Lines For Oscillating Motor / Front Axle (Rear Pressure Lines)

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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.

After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
If necessary, carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION
Remove right steering gear cover
Remove BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Release nuts.

Tightening torque 37 14 13AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Rear Pressure Line Nuts

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Release nuts.

Tightening torque 37 14 15AZ .

Remove pressure lines (1, 2) from valve block.

Installation:

Pressure lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters on the valve block connection.

Make sure pressure lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Pressure Lines And Nuts

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