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

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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 expansion tank.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove front right wheel arch cover . See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) or 51 71 039 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT 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 Valve Block Pressure Line Screws Connections

G06890231

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Unlock plastic holder (1) and disengage line.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line Holder

G06890242

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

Tightening torque 37 13 7AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Front Axle Support Pressure Line Clip Mounting Screws

G06890260

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Release screw (2).

Remove pipe.

Tightening torque 37 13 4AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Pressure Lines Mounting Screws

G06890180

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IMPORTANT: Note installation position of rubber spacer (1).
Make sure pressure lines are laid without tension.

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Damper

G06889720

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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.

After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check line connections for tightness
Carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION .