32 13 060 Removing and installing/replacing power steering gear

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WARNING: Danger to life!
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead . See THE BATTERY .
Draw off and dispose off hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
Secure engine in installation position
Remove tie rod end on both sides 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 .
Lower front axle support . See 31 11 001 REPLACING FRONT AXLE CARRIER .
Remove left mounting bracket or engine mount from front axle carrier . See 11 FRONT SUB-FRAME .
Engine mount with vacuum connection: Remove right engine mount from front axle carrier . See 11 FRONT SUB-FRAME .

IMPORTANT: Replacement only:
Banjo bolt (A) for pressure line (expansion hose) must be replaced by banjo bolt with non-return valve (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Banjo Bolt

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If necessary, remove heat shield from power steering gear.

Release banjo bolts (1).

Disconnect pressure line and return line from power steering gear.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Tightening torque 32 41 3AZ. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Bolt

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Release bolt (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove screws towards bottom.

Installation:

Replace screws and self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt And Nut

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Version with active steering:

Disconnect plug connections (1-4).

Raise power steering gear and unclip wiring harness.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections

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Move power steering gear to right and remove towards rear.

After installation:

Fill And Bleed Hydraulic System . See 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering (version with Dynamic Drive) or 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit .
Check pipe connections for leaks
Perform chassis alignment check .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering . See 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .
If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .