32 41 333 Replacing pressure line for Dynamic Drive (line part 1) (N63)

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WARNING: Secure engine in installation position with special tool to prevent it from falling down.

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK 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 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
Lower FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Release hexagon socket screws from flange (1) and detach pressure line from power steering pump.

Tightening torque 32 41 16AZ .

Seal pressure line and power steering pump connection with suitable sealing plugs.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Locating Hexagon Socket Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ .

Release hexagon socket screw (2).

Tightening torque 32 41 17AZ .

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Make sure pressure line (3) is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line, Nuts, And Hexagon Socket Screw

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Release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .

Installation:

Make sure pressure line (3) is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws

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Release hexagon socket screws from flange (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 16AZ

Fig 4: Identifying Hexagon Socket Screws From Flange

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After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. See ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING and STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .