37 10 ... Removing and installing/replacing pressure relief valves
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front assembly underside protection
IMPORTANT:
Before releasing, it is essential to remove corrosion and dirt from the area around the pressure relief valves!
Pull vent hose (3) out of Y-piece at marked position (see arrow). Vent line can be removed by sliding back the protruding collar on the Y-piece.
IMPORTANT:
Do not open banjo bolts (2).
Release pressure relief valve (1) directly from oscillating motor.
Installation: Replace distributor lines (2). Screw pressure relief valve fully into oscillating motor and remove plug. Tightening torque, see 37 11 1AZ in 37 11 CONTROL AND SUSPENSION ELEMENTS, FRONT .
IMPORTANT:
Slide in yellow distributor line in forward direction of travel and black distributor line in rearward direction of travel. Slide distributor lines (2) into pressure relief valve (1) up to second marking (M).