32 41 253 Removing and installing / replacing fluid reservoir for power steering with Dynamic Drive / active front steering

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Special tools required:

32 1 260 . See STEERING & WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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 of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir
M54, N52, N53, N54: Remove intake filter housing

Unscrew nuts.

Remove shims.

If necessary, remove bracket (not shown in illustration).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Self-Locking Nuts

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NOTE: If necessary, raise and/or turn fluid reservoir in order to gain better access to plug connection and hose clamps.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at level switch.

Remove hose clamps if necessary with special tool 32 1 260.

Disconnect suction and cooler return lines from fluid reservoir, check and if necessary replace.

Lift out fluid reservoir.

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Reservoir

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove level switch.

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

Version with Dynamic Drive:

If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .