32 41 333 Replacing pressure line for hydraulic steering (from junction to vane pump)

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
• Remove underbody protection  . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
• Remove stiffening plate (only all-wheel drive vehicle and F04)
• Lower front axle support (only all-wheel drive vehicles and F04)

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 6AZ

Release screw (2) on bracket.

Tightening torque 32 41 14AZ

Disconnect pressure line (2) from power steering pump.

Installation note: 

Replace all sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Line Bracket Screw

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Release screw (1) and detach pressure line from holder.

Tightening torque 32 41 18AZ

Installation note: 

Replace all sealing rings.

Make sure pressure line is laid without tension and with sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pump Pressure Line With Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ

Disconnect pressure line (2).

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

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After installation 

• Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 
• Check pipe connections for leaks