17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for power steering

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CAUTION: Make sure all parts are absolutely clean. No dirt is allowed to enter the system. After installation, bleed power steering.

Recycling:

Draw off power steering fluid from supply tank- do not reuse fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect quick-release couplings on hydraulic lines. Refer to 32 41... NOTES ON HYDRAULIC LINE WITH QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING .

Fig 1: Removing Cooling Coil

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Remove radiator.

Remove cooling coil.