32 41 061 Replacing power steering vane pump
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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. Refer to 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
- Check pipe connections for leaks.
- Version with Dynamic Drive: If necessary, carry out initial operation for Dynamic Drive. Refer to INITIALIZING DYNAMIC DRIVE .
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Check function of vane pump. Refer to 32 41 009 CHECKING FUNCTION OF POWER STEERING VANE PUMP
- Remove vane pump. Refer to 32 41 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING (N62, N62TU) , 32 41 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N62, N62TU) , and 32 41 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VANE PUMP FOR POWER STEERING (N62, N62TU) .
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque, (22 N.m.).
Remove belt pulley (2). Refer to 32 41 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BELT PULLEY ON VANE PUMP FOR POWER STEERING .
Installation:
Lettering on belt pulley (2) points forwards.