32 41 311 Replacing suction line for power steering (N62, N62TU)
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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.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
- Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove intake filter housing . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Detach suction line (2) from vane pump.
Installation:
Markings (3) on suction line and vane pump connection must match up.
If necessary, expose suction line up to connection on fluid reservoir.
Remove fluid reservoir bracket from body.
Unfasten hose clip (1).
Disconnect suction line (2) from fluid reservoir.
Installation:
Make sure suction line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
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