32 13 060 Removing and installing hydraulic steering gear (RWD vehicles)

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from oil reservoir
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove COVER FOR STEERING ASSEMBLIES on left and right
Remove anti-roll bar from front axle support. See FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR or FRONT ACTIVE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Remove TRACK ROD END ON BOTH SIDES FROM SWIVEL BEARING
Remove TRACK ROD END AT BOTH ENDS OF TRACK ROD

Release screw (1) from engine compartment.

Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .

Installation note:

Replace screw

Detach steering shaft lower section.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 41 5AZ .

Remove lines (2) from hydraulic steering gear.

Disconnect plug connection (3) and release cable strap.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Lines And Screw

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IMPORTANT: To avoid the need for axle/wheel alignment, mark position of steering box (1) to front axle support (2).
To do so, draw a wide white stripe on the front bolting points (left and right) and apply a thin black marking (3) to this stripe.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Box, Front Axle Support, And Marking Area At Front Bolting Points

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Release screws (1) and lay lines to one side.

Tightening torque 32 41 7AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ .

Remove hydraulic steering gear in downward direction.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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After installation

Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT or BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
Check line connections for leak tightness
If necessary, carry out INITIAL OPERATION FOR DYNAMIC DRIVE