37 13 125 Removing and refitting/replacing pressure line on swivel motor VA2: Notes

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Special tools required

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER 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.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug 32 1 270 .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front right wheel arch cover. See WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) or WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION) .
LOWER FRONT AXLE

IMPORTANT: Pressure line and connection on valve block must be fitted with suitable seal plugs (32 1 270 ) immediately after removal!

Unfasten screw connection (1).

Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Line Screw Connection

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Release screws (1) from line clip on front axle support and remove clip.

Tightening torque 37 13 7AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Support Pressure Line Clip Mounting Screws

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Release screw (2).

Remove pipe.

Tightening torque 37 13 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Lines Mounting Screws

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IMPORTANT: When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.
When fitting lines, do not tilt connectors (sealing rings!) and connect fully before screwing.
Do not replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines.
Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.