32 41 311 Replacing intake pipe for hydraulic steering (N63/S63)

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER 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 seal plugs.

Necessary preliminary work

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Remove front underbody protection
Remove OIL RESERVOIR .

Unlock intake pipe (1) on oil reservoir (2) and detach in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Unlocking Intake Pipe On Oil Reservoir

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Expose intake pipe up to connection on vane pump.

Unfasten hose clamp (2).

Detach intake pipe (1) from vane pump.

Installation note:

Replace hose clamp (1).

Identification (P) of intake pipe and bridge (3) on vane pump connections serve as an approximate guide to alignment.

Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp, Intake Pipe And Bridge

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Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check pipe connections for leaks