37 13 120 Removing and installing/renewing pressure line for VA1 swivel motor
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Special tools required:
WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and 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 pipe connections with plugs 32 1 270
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off pipe connections with plugs 32 1 270
Recycling
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.
Necessary preliminary work
IMPORTANT:
Pressure line and connections must be closed off with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270
immediately after removal!
Release banjo bolt (1).
Tightening torque 37 13 5AZ .
Release screws (1) from line clip on front axle support on left.
Tightening torque 37 13 7AZ .
Unlock holder (1) on front axle support at front and detach hydraulic line.
Installation note:
Replace damaged holders.
If necessary, release holders (1) and (2) of transmission fluid cooler lines in wheel arch on left.
Tightening torque 17 22 3AZ .
Release screw (1).
Remove pressure line.
Tightening torque 37 13 4AZ .
IMPORTANT:
When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.
Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.
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.
After installation
- Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
- Check line connections for tightness
- Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .