32 41 331 Replacing pressure line for power steering (from steering gear to junction)

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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 collecting vessel.

Necessary preliminary work

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Release hydraulic steering gear . See 32 13 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR or 32 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ACTIVE FRONT STEERING HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR (F01/F02/F03/F07 only rear-wheel drive).
Lower front axle support (F04 and all-wheel drive vehicles)

Release screw (1) and remove pressure line (2) from steering gear.

Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Box Pressure Line With Screw

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Remove return hose (1) from holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Box Return Hose With Holder

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 15AZ

Release nut (2) on holder.

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ

Disconnect pressure line (3).

Installation note:

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure hydraulic line is laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Line With Screw And Nut On Holder

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After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check line connections for leaks