Removing And Installing/Replacing Pressure Line For Oscillating Motor/Rear Axle (Front 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.
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
- If necessary, carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE
After installation:
- Remove BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM. See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (BOTTOM) RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Remove RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELING. See 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release nuts on valve block.
Tightening torque 37 14 12AZ . See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release nuts at junction I.
Tightening torque 37 14 13AZ . See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Disconnect pressure lines (1, 2).
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.