32 41 314 Replacing Suction Line For Power Steering (From Fluid Reservoir To Connecting Piece)

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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 line connections with seal plugs.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.

Necessary preliminary work:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir.
Remove oil reservoir from body. See 32 41 250 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FLUID RESERVOIR FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING or 32 41 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL RESERVOIR .
Remove RAW-AIR SUPPLY ON LEFT .

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Disconnect intake pipe (2) from oil reservoir.

Installation note:

Marks on oil reservoir and intake pipe must match up.

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 1: Hose Clamp And Intake Pipe From Oil Reservoir

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Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Remove intake pipe (2).

Installation note:

Replace hose clamp.

Make sure intake pipe is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Hose Clamp And Intake Pipe

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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 line connections for leak tightness.