32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear

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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
If necessary, remove assembly underside protection, see 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove reinforcement plate, see 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
If necessary, remove steering gear cover on both sides
Remove double joint from power steering gear, see 32 31 219 Removing and installing/replacing double joint with flexible disk .
Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing, see 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod .
Replacement only:
- Remove tie rod end at both ends of tie rod, see 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod .
Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer, see 31 35 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PUSH ROD (STABILIZER LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER .

If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear. Release FCD couplings, see 32 13... Notes on removing/installing FCD clutches , disconnect hydraulic lines and lay to one side.

Disconnect plug connection on EH converter

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection On EH Converter

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Release screws (1).

Turn left swivel bearing to left.

If necessary, detach pressure line from front axle carrier.

Turn power steering gear and remove through left wheel arch.

Installation:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque: 32 00 1AZ, see 32 00 STEERING .

Fig 2: Screws

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system, see 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit .
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, see 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .