32 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing fluid reservoir for hydraulic steering

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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.
Seal off hydraulic lines with seal plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir

Release nuts (1) on expansion tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts On Expansion Tank

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NOTE: Raise and/or turn oil reservoir in order to gain better access to hoses.

Release hose clamp (1) from radiator return line.

Release hose clamp (2) from intake pipe.

Release screw (3) from oil reservoir clamp.

Installation note:

Renew hose clamps.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp And Screw

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Disconnect intake pipe and radiator return line from fluid reservoir.

Lift out oil reservoir.

Installation note:

Align mark (1) on return line to arrow (1) on expansion tank.

Check that there is no tension in hydraulic lines and there is sufficient distance from adjoining components!

Fig 3: Identifying Return Line Mark On Expansion Tank

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After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check line connections for leaks