17 11 370 Removing and installing/replacing cooling loop for hydraulic steering (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1, N74)

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WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: When carrying out repair work on the oil and cooling circuit, protect the alternator against dirt contamination.

Cover alternator with suitable materials.

Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove A/C CONDENSER
After completing this repair work, check oil level See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT in oil reservoir of hydraulic steering

Remove circlips (1).

Unlock lines (2) and detach from cooling loop.

Press in latch mechanisms (3) and pull cooling loop together with module carrier upwards.

IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Installation note:

Reinstall circlips.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Lines, Latch Mechanisms And Circlips

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Release module carrier (2) in direction of arrow.

Lift out cooling loop (1) together with module carrier (2).

Installation note:

When replacing cooling loop, remount module carrier on left and right.

Fig 2: Releasing Module Carrier

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Check hydraulic steering for leak tightness.