32 41 331 Replacing pressure line for power steering (N52)

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off hydraulic lines with plugs.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable container.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Remove front underbody protection, see 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release union screw (1) and detach pressure line (2) from vane pump.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

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

Tightening torque: 32 41 3AZ, see 32 41 PUMP AND OIL SUPPLY .

Fig 1: Union Screw And Pressure Line

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Expose pressure line up to connection on power steering gear.

Release FCD coupling and disconnect pressure line.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection On EH Converter

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After installation:

Fill and bleed hydraulic system, see 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit .
Check pipe connections for leaks