32 41 311 Replacing intake pipe for hydraulic steering

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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

IMPORTANT:

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.

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
If necessary, remove intake silencer housing. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N54) .
Remove front underbody panelling. See FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION (COUPE) or FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION (CONVERTIBLE) .
Remove track rod from steering box. See REPLACING (REMOVING AND INSTALLING) LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .

Release hose clamp (1) and detach intake pipe (2) from oil reservoir. Installation note: Make sure intake pipe is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 1: Release Hose Clamp (1) And Detach Intake Pipe (2) From Oil Reservoir

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Expose intake pipe up to connection on vane pump.

Release banjo bolt (1) and disconnect pressure line (2). Installation note: Replace all sealing rings. Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ .

Fig 2: Release Banjo Bolt (1) And Disconnect Pressure Line (2)

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Release hose clamp (4) and detach intake pipe (5) from vane pump. Installation note: Marks (3) on intake pipe and vane pump connection must match up.

After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check pipe connections for leaks