32 41 060 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Vane Pump For Hydraulic Steering (N54/N55)

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 UNDERBODY PROTECTION

  Remove front left charge-air duct  . See REPLACING FRONT CHARGE AIR DUCT (N54, N54T) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT CHARGE AIR DUCT (N55)

• Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
• Release transmission oil cooler and place to one side (only vehicles with twin-clutch transmission and automatic transmission)
• Remove BELT PULLEY 
• Remove LEFT TRACK ROD FROM HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR 

Mark installation position of pressure line (arrow).

Release banjo bolt (1) and disconnect pressure line.

Installation note: 

Replace all sealing rings (D).

Replacement only: Carry over marking from used part.

Marks on pressure line and vane pump connection must match up.

Tightening torque 32 41 8AZ .

Release screw (2) using tool (1).

Release screws (1) and remove vane pump towards front.

Installation note: 

1. Insert screws (1, 2) (do not tighten down)
2. Tighten screw (2) to 2 Nm
3. Tighten screws (1) to 2 Nm
4. Tighten down screws (1)

   Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ .

5. Release screw (2) and check screw fastening point for gap freedom
6. Tighten down screw (2)

   Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ .

   Fig 3: Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts

   Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release hose clamp (1) and detach intake pipe from vane pump.

Remove vane pump.

Installation note: 

Marks (arrow) on intake pipe and vane pump connection must match up.

After installation: 

• Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 
• Check line connections for leak tightness