32 41 250 Removing and installing / replacing fluid reservoir for power steering

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Special Tools Required:

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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.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir.
M54, N52:
- Remove intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
N62:
- Release coolant expansion tank and place to one side. Refer to 17 11 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (N62) .
S85:
- Remove right intake filter housing.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, (4 N.m.).

NOTE: If necessary, raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to hose clamps.

Remove hose clamps if necessary with special tool 32 1 260.

Disconnect suction and return lines from fluid reservoir, check and if necessary replace.

Lift out fluid reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir Retaining Screw

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After Installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. Refer to 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
Check pipe connections for leaks.