32 41 332 Replacing pressure line for hydraulic steering (N54/N55)
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove FAN COWL .
- Remove left charge air duct . See 11 61 365 REPLACING FRONT CHARGE AIR DUCT (N54, N54T) or 11 61 368 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT CHARGE-AIR DUCT (N55) .
Release banjo bolt and detach pressure line from vane pump.
Installation note:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ .
Expose pressure line up to connection on hydraulic steering gear.
N54: Release banjo bolt from the vehicle underbody.
N55: Release banjo bolt from above (engine compartment) and remove pressure line.
Installation note:
Replace all sealing rings.
Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.
Tightening torque 32 41 9AZ .
After installation:
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
- Check line connections for leak tightness.