32 41 253 Removing and installing / replacing fluid reservoir for power steering with Dynamic Drive / active front 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 .
M57TU, M57T2, N62:
- Release coolant expansion tank and place to one side. Refer to 17 11 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK (N62) .

Unscrew nuts.

Remove shims.

If necessary, remove bracket (not shown in illustration).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque, (4 N.m.).

Fig 1: Locating Nuts For Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

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

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level switch.

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

Disconnect suction line and radiator return line from fluid reservoir.

Lift out fluid reservoir.

Fig 2: View Of Suction Line And Radiator Return Line

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove level switch. Refer to 32 41... REPLACING LEVEL SWITCH FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE FLUID RESERVOIR .

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 Dynamic Drive operation. Refer to INITIALIZING DYNAMIC DRIVE .