32 41 311 Replacing intake pipe for hydraulic steering (N55)
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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!
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.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and dispose of hydraulic fluid in a suitable expansion tank.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
- Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- Remove front stiffening plate (F12 all-wheel drive vehicles)
- Remove REAR LEFT CHARGE-AIR DUCT
Detach OIL RESERVOIR FROM CONSOLE/BODY .
Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Detach intake pipe from fluid reservoir.
Installation note:
Marks on fluid reservoir and intake pipe must match up.
Replace hose clamp.
Expose intake pipe up to connection on power steering pump.
Release hose clamp (1) and detach suction line from power steering pump.
Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.
Make sure hydraulic lines are laid without tension and with sufficient distance to adjoining components.
Align suction line by way of marking (2) to power steering pump connection marking.
After installation
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
- Check line connections for tightness